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AD54 OHF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,138 mi
Last recorded64,138 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 64,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside same (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 64,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside same (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 63,063 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,407 miles

'Error' message flashing on dash

Both rear tyres are aged 2004, perished, cracked and treads low 3mm

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 58,407 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen plastic lens is deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen plastic lens is deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.2 (a))

'Error' message flashing on dash

Both rear tyres are aged 2004, perished, cracked and treads low 3mm

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,782 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 52,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,932 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,663 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 41,663 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 37,449 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 37,045 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,291 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,859 miles

EML warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2012 30,180 miles

Engine MIL light on

Fuel flap cover not releasing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,596 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 24,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,896 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,853 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 18,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 18,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

osr seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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 OHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHF, 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 OHF registered?

AD54 OHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is AD54 OHF safe to buy?

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