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AD54 TGK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,623 mi
Last recorded93,623 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 TGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 93,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 93,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 85,267 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 78,754 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,292 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front exhaust flixe pipe damaged but no leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,631 miles

Front Body not fully secure both sides wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,682 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,682 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 48,961 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 40,029 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,986 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,558 miles

advise n/s/front tyre wearing on inside & outside edges.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 25,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise n/s/front tyre wearing on inside & outside edges.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,647 miles

advise n/s/front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 28 May 2010 21,346 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,477 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 19,477 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,645 miles

o/s/f Tyre outer sidewall damaged

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 TGK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TGK, 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 TGK registered?

AD54 TGK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 2005.

Is AD54 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 TGK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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