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AD54 PXH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

124,542 mi
Last recorded124,542 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 PXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 124,542 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 9 Mar 2022 124,541 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 12 Mar 2021 120,968 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,079 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 119,077 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 114,864 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2019 114,864 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective out put reduced, no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2018 110,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 105,431 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 105,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 102,075 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 102,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 97,570 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 97,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 91,776 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,739 miles

engine management light on

front brake disc's worn

Fail 22 Feb 2013 85,519 miles

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

Engine management light on

Front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Mar 2012 75,908 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 64,411 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 43,044 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 43,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,586 miles

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

Offside 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 PXH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PXH, 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 PXH registered?

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

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