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AD54 PWE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,994 mi
Last recorded129,994 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 PWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 129,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 129,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 113,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 98,509 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 98,509 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights smeared (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 76,419 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,162 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,360 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,790 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,458 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,994 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 34,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,078 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 PWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PWE, 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 PWE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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