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AD54 PWV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,412 mi
Last recorded85,412 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 PWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,412 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 85,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,319 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 64,754 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 63,322 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,997 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,903 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,893 miles

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

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 PWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PWV, 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

How do I check the history of AD54 PWV?

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What year was AD54 PWV registered?

AD54 PWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is AD54 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 PWV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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