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AD54 OHG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,187 mi
Last recorded50,187 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 50,187 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 48,827 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 47,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 47,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 45,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 42,399 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 37,350 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,828 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,842 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 29,150 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,734 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,713 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,704 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,618 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,285 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 19,687 miles

light cracking to all four tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,065 miles

Front tyre check 3000 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 5 Feb 2010 18,135 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 18,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,416 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 16,635 miles

Front tyre check 3000 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 OHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD54 OHG?

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What year was AD54 OHG registered?

AD54 OHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is AD54 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 OHG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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