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AD54 TNV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,954 mi
Last recorded128,954 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 TNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 128,954 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (1.95mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 128,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (1.95mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 121,227 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer door sill damaged and bent (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 111,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer door sill damaged and bent (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 91H MINERVA worn on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 91H MINERVA also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 91H ARROWSPEED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Oct 2020 98,659 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 91H MINERVA worn on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 91H MINERVA also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 91H ARROWSPEED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,993 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deterated

Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,322 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 71,322 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,874 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,175 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,081 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 59,081 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,371 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,196 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 44,548 miles

damage to centre of offside outer sill

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,196 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 39,196 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,280 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 31,169 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Feb 2008 25,404 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 TNV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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