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AD54 SVO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,451 mi
Last recorded181,451 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 SVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 181,451 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 172,247 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 162,699 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 162,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 152,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 152,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 140,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres tread cracking slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 127,970 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

O/S/R dust cover for suspension strut starting to perish

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 113,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 103,592 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 82,608 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 82,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 63,278 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 47,042 miles

Both rear tyres worn to just over 3mm. Offside rear tyre starting to wear slightly out of shape.

Front brake discs slightly lipped/coroded around edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front outer brake pad worn to approx. 5mm.

Rear brake discs lipped/coroding around edges.

Slight exhaust blow from cat/centre box join area.

Stonechip in nearside section of windscreen. Small stonechips found in zone A of windscreen.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,042 miles

Both rear tyres worn to just over 3mm. Offside rear tyre starting to wear slightly out of shape.

Front brake discs slightly lipped/coroded around edges.

Offside front outer brake pad worn to approx. 5mm.

Rear brake discs lipped/coroding around edges.

Slight exhaust blow from cat/centre box join area.

Stonechip in nearside section of windscreen. Small stonechips found in zone A of windscreen.

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 SVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

AD54 SVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 2005.

Is AD54 SVO safe to buy?

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