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AD54 ONJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,907 mi
Last recorded111,907 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 ONJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 111,907 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody suspension and braking components corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2023 111,907 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 109,757 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 107,254 miles

Offside Front wheelarch scabby

Rear tyres superficial cracking

exhaust flexi slight deterioration

Fail 16 Dec 2021 107,254 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheelarch scabby

Rear tyres superficial cracking

exhaust flexi slight deterioration

Pass 25 Nov 2020 105,766 miles

Offside Front wheelarch scabby and corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi slight deterioration

Fail 25 Nov 2020 105,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Nearside Front tyre getting low in middle,slight wear inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Front wheelarch scabby and corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged along bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi slight deterioration

Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge,no cords visible

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage at bottom of screen,view unaffected (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated,no blows

Pass 12 Jun 2018 98,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush,starting to deteriorate

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone b less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi pipe slight deterioration

Fail 12 Jun 2018 98,605 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower wishbone rear bush,starting to deteriorate

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone b less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi pipe slight deterioration

Pass 15 Jun 2017 95,357 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 92,029 miles

195/65r15

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 92,029 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

195/65r15

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear brake slightly binding on

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 87,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 78,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 69,691 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 65,529 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 58,979 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 49,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,714 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 41,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,287 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 ONJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ONJ, 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 ONJ registered?

AD54 ONJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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