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2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,971 mi
Last recorded95,971 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,971 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside tyres perished

Fail 19 Jan 2018 95,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside and nearside tyres perished

Pass 6 Jan 2017 92,442 miles

Front anti roll bar rusty

Front exhaust flexy is in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed and perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear anti roll bar rusty

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 6 Jan 2017 92,442 miles

Front anti roll bar rusty

Front exhaust flexy is in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed and perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear anti roll bar rusty

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 20 Jan 2016 82,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 82,273 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 78,682 miles

Nearside front tyre perished slightly in tread

Pass 6 Jan 2014 75,396 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,395 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 70,395 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,361 miles

offside front tyre perished.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,848 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,215 miles

Nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2009 51,633 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/r brake pads getting low

o/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2008 38,276 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 SUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SUV, 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 SUV registered?

AD54 SUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is AD54 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 SUV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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