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AD54 TRZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,607 mi
Last recorded100,607 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 TRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 100,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door window won't open

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

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

e.m. light on

Fail 21 Jul 2017 100,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door window won't open

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

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

e.m. light on

Pass 29 Jul 2016 90,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (7.1.2)

Headlights deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm & perished/cracking

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

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,935 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (7.1.2)

Headlights deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm & perished/cracking

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

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn

headlights deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2015 81,024 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn

headlights deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,236 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 58,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on the inner shoulders

secondary bonnet catch stiff

wiper blades slightly smear the windscreen

Fail 6 Jul 2013 58,289 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on the inner shoulders

secondary bonnet catch stiff

wiper blades slightly smear the windscreen

Pass 26 May 2012 52,965 miles

exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

traction control light on

Fail 26 May 2012 52,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust flex pipe deteriorated

traction control light on

Pass 30 Oct 2010 42,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Radiator water(coolant) reservoir cap missing.

Fail 30 Oct 2010 42,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Radiator water(coolant) reservoir cap missing.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,087 miles

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)

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 TRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TRZ, 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 TRZ registered?

AD54 TRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 February 2005.

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