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AD54 OGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,131 mi
Last recorded75,131 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 75,131 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators Side repeaters lens damage

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake imbalance test just met limit

vehicle wet

Pass 21 Dec 2016 70,549 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 70,549 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slight splits

Fail 14 Jan 2016 67,688 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slight splits

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,032 miles

4 x wheel trims fitted

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have 3,mm of tread on tyres

both rear tyres have 3,mm on tread,and are cracking on outer sidewall,

Pass 17 Jan 2014 58,539 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 58,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,815 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edges. both rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,507 miles

both rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 28,930 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,098 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AD54 OGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD54 OGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD54 OGU registered?

AD54 OGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 2005.

Is AD54 OGU safe to buy?

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