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AD54 TNU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,990 mi
Last recorded83,990 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 83,990 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side front tyres worn (dangerous) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 63,009 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 50,329 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,224 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,912 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,880 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,305 miles

o/s rear tyre wall badly cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,491 miles

n/s head lamp poor image

Pass 2 Feb 2012 30,699 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 28,841 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 26,347 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/front tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,279 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 25 Jan 2008 20,531 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 TNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD54 TNU registered?

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

Is AD54 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 TNU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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