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AD54 OXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,118 mi
Last recorded140,118 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 OXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 140,118 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

N/S/R Light lens damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 135,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

N/S/R Light lens damaged

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 135,126 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 135,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Headlamp lens slightly defective Glass on both lamps maybe affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Pass 9 Nov 2020 127,922 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Exhaust flexi is in poor condition

N/S/R Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Strange noise from N/S/R suspension (Unable to locate source)

Fail 9 Nov 2020 127,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Exhaust flexi is in poor condition

N/S/R Light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working Came back on (Boot lid wiring issue) (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Strange noise from N/S/R suspension (Unable to locate source)

Pass 24 Oct 2019 123,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 120,318 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 111,776 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 102,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread low also tyre running out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 87,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Aug 2013 80,029 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 73,416 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 61,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Fail 7 Feb 2012 61,130 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,670 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,042 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,049 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 29 Jan 2008 22,596 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 OXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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