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AD54 SWF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,035 mi
Last recorded168,035 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 168,035 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 167,957 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ecu light on

Pass 4 Jun 2014 156,943 miles

ecu light on

Pass 5 Jun 2013 146,935 miles

Engine management light on

Headlamps starting to discolour

Fail 24 May 2013 146,649 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Headlamps starting to discolour

Pass 21 May 2012 133,677 miles

eml light on

Fail 16 May 2012 133,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

header tank missing

reardiscs rusted and worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 113,865 miles

Engine management light on.

Front disc's lipped and worn.

Rear brake disc's lipped and worn.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 113,865 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on.

Front disc's lipped and worn.

Rear brake disc's lipped and worn.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,892 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 1 May 2009 81,183 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on.

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped inner edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 61,120 miles

Engine light on

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear pads and discs getting low

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 SWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWF, 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

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What year was AD54 SWF registered?

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

Is AD54 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 SWF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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