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AD54 TKV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,293 mi
Last recorded162,293 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 TKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 162,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 20 Jul 2019 150,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 142,981 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 132,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 124,063 miles

body has slight corrossion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 124,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body has slight corrossion

Fail 10 May 2016 123,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excessive body damage

Pass 14 Aug 2015 119,261 miles

Electric power steering light on

Pass 1 Aug 2014 111,288 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

slight blurring on headlight beam patterns due to scuffs on lenses

Fail 1 Aug 2014 111,288 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion build up on outer face of nearside rear brake disc

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

slight blurring on headlight beam patterns due to scuffs on lenses

Pass 7 Aug 2013 100,531 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,544 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

damage on engine sump threads

slight blurring on both headlight beam patterns

Pass 5 Aug 2011 78,295 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight leak from radiator

Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,894 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to indicator level

Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,857 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,893 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 TKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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