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AD54 TPV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,574 mi
Last recorded74,574 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 74,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Washers weak.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 74,574 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Washers weak.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 70,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

atten headlamp lenses

Fail 21 Feb 2022 70,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Rears (1.2.1 (f))

atten headlamp lenses

Pass 2 Feb 2021 68,360 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 66,198 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 58,427 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 58,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,666 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 43,870 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,616 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 36,560 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 36,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 34,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,009 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 28,961 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,467 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW

Fail 6 Feb 2008 26,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WEARING LOW

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 TPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

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

Is AD54 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 TPV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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