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AD54 PJO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,571 mi
Last recorded137,571 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 137,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 134,558 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 134,558 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 131,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 128,063 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 124,351 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 119,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Track road end securing nut insecure.

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 14 Sep 2019 113,572 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 113,572 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Electronic Power Control warning light, stay on

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 106,174 miles

body work damaged to offside front wing+front bumper

front exhaust flexi shield deteriorated

front windscreen has a stonechip

nearside rear brake disc scored

offside front +nearside front brake hose pipe slightly deteriorated+serious cracks

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 30 Aug 2018 106,173 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv gaiter split+deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

body work damaged to offside front wing+front bumper

front exhaust flexi shield deteriorated

front windscreen has a stonechip

nearside rear brake disc scored

offside front +nearside front brake hose pipe slightly deteriorated+serious cracks

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,285 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 101,130 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not pull out (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Aug 2016 94,980 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine m/light on

both rear tyres wall cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,843 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine m/light on

Fail 24 Feb 2014 82,843 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine m/light on

Pass 27 Feb 2013 78,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,509 miles

wipers worn

front brake pads low

Fail 28 Feb 2012 71,509 miles

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

front brake pads low

wipers worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 61,278 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 61,247 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 53,085 miles

No E Mark on either rear tyre.

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 53,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

No E Mark on any tyres.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,408 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 PJO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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