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AD54 OWK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

189,413 mi
Last recorded189,413 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2019 189,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 186,226 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected all four brake back plates corroding away (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear rubbers starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 186,228 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected all four brake back plates corroding away (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear rubbers starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 181,607 miles

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

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

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

brake backing plates/dust covers corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 174,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 163,352 miles

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

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

imbalance in rear brakes.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

o/s+n/s beasmet patterns slightly poor.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 152,055 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

o/s+n/s beamset patterns becoming poor.

Pass 21 Jan 2013 141,561 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 129,793 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 114,253 miles

possible slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 102,254 miles

front brake imbalance on limits

Pass 19 Jan 2009 85,785 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 68,592 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 OWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OWK, 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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AD54 OWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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