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AD54 TNE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,107 mi
Last recorded63,107 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 63,107 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 61,122 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 60,728 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,570 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 59,722 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 58,466 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,226 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 55,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,087 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 55,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,462 miles

Both headlamps beam images poor

Fail 17 Nov 2016 54,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LENS HEAVILY FROSTED (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect LENS HEAVILY FROSTED (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,720 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly frosted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 51,738 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 51,738 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,122 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 50,100 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 48,612 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,931 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 46,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,994 miles

ADVCISE BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 30,398 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 30,398 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TNE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNE, 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 TNE registered?

AD54 TNE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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