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AD54 PWO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,239 mi
Last recorded77,239 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 77,239 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing cover missing

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 72,821 miles

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

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

Rear wheels slightly stiff in rotation

Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,474 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,620 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel slighlty stiff in rotation

Pass 27 Aug 2016 61,306 miles

Engine light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,723 miles

Oil Leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight roughness in NSR wheel bearing

Fail 25 Aug 2015 58,723 miles

Oil Leak

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight roughness in NSR wheel bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,160 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 48,984 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,672 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 41,672 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,551 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 32,553 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,400 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 23,810 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 PWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PWO, 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 PWO registered?

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

Is AD54 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 PWO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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