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AD54 TBO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,038 mi
Last recorded127,038 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 127,038 miles

FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHING

Fail 30 May 2017 127,038 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODED

NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

OIL LEAKS

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHING

Pass 25 May 2016 113,570 miles

ALL TYRES ARE WORN IN POOR CONDITION

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES TO LIMITS

HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON INNER EDGE

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,832 miles

BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Fail 22 Apr 2015 101,830 miles

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHING

HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED

OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,115 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges close to limits,

Pass 30 Mar 2013 82,252 miles

brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2013 82,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,017 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,766 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 57,766 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,589 miles

N/S/R HANDBRAKE CABLE RUBBING ON REAR SUSPENSION

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,496 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 31,113 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 31,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 TBO 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 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 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

AD54 TBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 2005.

Is AD54 TBO safe to buy?

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