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AD54 UDL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,451 mi
Last recorded240,451 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 UDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 240,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 230,244 miles

Lowering suspension fitted

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

Nearside Sticker on the windscreen not affecting drive view

Nearside Windscreen has stone chip

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt returning slow

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 230,241 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lowering suspension fitted

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

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

Nearside Sticker on the windscreen not affecting drive view

Nearside Windscreen has stone chip

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt returning slow

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 223,321 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 209,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 190,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 190,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 176,213 miles

damage to windscreen

front number plate cracked

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 30 Jan 2016 163,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear 50% osr side light inop

Pass 31 Jan 2015 155,270 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN / N/S/F TYRE PERRISHING IN TREAD / SLIGHT WEAP ON CV BOOTS / REAR TYRES SLIGHT WEAR ON INNER EDGES /

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 146,811 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 137,306 miles

FUEL FLAP MISSING

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

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F DOOR & DOOR HANDLE

Pass 31 Jan 2012 130,158 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outter edges

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

Nearside front brake pad worn low

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front door handle damaged but operational

Fail 28 Jan 2012 130,104 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on the inner and outter edges

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

Nearside front brake pad worn low

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front door handle damaged but operational

Pass 1 Feb 2011 111,506 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 111,242 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 94,565 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,380 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 62,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UDL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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