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AD54 RGX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,787 mi
Last recorded176,787 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 RGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 176,787 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 146,092 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front wings corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 140,314 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm - 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2021 140,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm - 195/65R15 91H (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2020 135,458 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 135,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 127,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 127,586 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 119,831 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 110,512 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 110,512 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 103,480 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 95,099 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 95,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 93,617 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

mil light on

o/s/r wheel holding on slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2013 87,823 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 81,831 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 73,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,589 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,856 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,643 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 RGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RGX, 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 RGX registered?

AD54 RGX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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