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AD54 PHZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,571 mi
Last recorded138,571 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 PHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 138,571 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 138,571 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 121,693 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,314 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 95,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre perished and starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Dec 2011 80,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 80,659 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,701 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 54,370 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)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 29,059 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 PHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PHZ, 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

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What year was AD54 PHZ registered?

AD54 PHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is AD54 PHZ safe to buy?

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