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AD54 TRX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,430 mi
Last recorded133,430 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 133,430 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 133,430 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 133,429 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 7 Dec 2019 127,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 123,527 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 117,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 117,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 107,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 107,461 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2015 92,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,234 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 84,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,982 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both Cooling Fans Continously Running.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 79,982 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Both Cooling Fans Continously Running.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,787 miles

advise plastic case broken on offside rear seat belt stalk

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front Tyre cracked and tread depth getting low

STRONG ADVICE: E.S.P WARNING LIGHT ON

STRONG ADVICE: NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR , LENS CRACKED AND WATER INGRESS IN LIGHT UNIT

Wiper blades worn

nearside rear Tyre , tread depth low on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2011 62,512 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front Tyre cracked and tread depth getting low

STRONG ADVICE: E.S.P WARNING LIGHT ON

STRONG ADVICE: NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR , LENS CRACKED AND WATER INGRESS IN LIGHT UNIT

Wiper blades worn

nearside rear Tyre , tread depth low on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,698 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,118 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 39,118 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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 TRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TRX, 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 TRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 February 2005.

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