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AD54 PWN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,757 mi
Last recorded83,757 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 83,757 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 82,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,759 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,873 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 77,109 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2020 75,900 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 75,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,385 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,857 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WALL CRACKING

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,897 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,283 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 69,283 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 64,219 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 64,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 59,413 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,587 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 52,587 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,078 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,508 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,450 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,459 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 PWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PWN, 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 PWN registered?

AD54 PWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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