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AD54 UDM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,108 mi
Last recorded192,108 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 192,108 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 184,980 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 184,974 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 179,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 164,021 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 155,467 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 145,117 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 137,315 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 132,779 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 132,779 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 130,681 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 130,681 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 113,869 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 113,869 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,938 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 96,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,531 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 82,531 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

s.r.s. light on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 76,612 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,941 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,681 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

crack in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 24 Jan 2008 47,256 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 UDM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UDM, 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 UDM registered?

AD54 UDM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is AD54 UDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 UDM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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