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AD54 PFZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,958 mi
Last recorded134,958 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 PFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 134,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 134,806 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinking (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 121,770 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 121,728 miles

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

Nearside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front and rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 117,578 miles

Front bumper damaged, no sharp edges

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 108,945 miles

Front BUMPER DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 103,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 100,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 99,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

discs rusted all around

Fail 13 Aug 2018 99,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

discs rusted all around

Pass 23 Feb 2017 93,916 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,975 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,222 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,680 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 39,210 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking badly

Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,239 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,263 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,680 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 25,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,084 miles

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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 PFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PFZ, 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 PFZ registered?

AD54 PFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 February 2005.

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