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AD54 TJY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,725 mi
Last recorded105,725 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 TJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 105,725 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension system corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 99,216 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 99,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 89,457 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 89,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,533 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 86,532 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,805 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 85,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 84,392 miles

nearside headlight lense faded

offside front tyre edge worn

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 20 Mar 2019 84,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside headlight lense faded

offside front tyre edge worn

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,532 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,966 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,179 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 56,235 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 49,279 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,345 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,554 miles

advise brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,311 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,877 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,790 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 TJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

AD54 TJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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