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AD54 UDT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,564 mi
Last recorded143,564 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 UDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 143,564 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 143,545 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 138,905 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 134,405 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 129,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 126,187 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 119,712 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 119,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 114,028 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 114,026 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 106,005 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 106,003 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 99,558 miles

all tyres low tread

offside front brake backplate corroded

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,379 miles

ALL TYRES WEAR SLIGHT INNER EDGE

CHIPS ON SCREEN

FRONT DISC SLIGHT PITTING INNER FACE

HEADLIGHTS NEED CLEAN SOON

O/S/R BRAKE BIT UNEVEN (28%) MAX IS 30 O/S/R BRAKE UNEVEN (28%) MAX IS 30%(O/S/R LOW /SLOW.

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,046 miles

chips on screen

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 20 Jan 2015 76,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip o/s screen

Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip o/s screen

Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,791 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights slight deterioration

corrosion front wing

o/s screen small chip

Fail 24 Jan 2014 67,785 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights slight deterioration

corrosion front wing

front discs pitting

front pads worn?

n/s/f slight bind on brake

o/s screen small chip

o/s/ dip bit down on output

rear discs pitting

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,957 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights slight deterioration

front discs slight pitting

n/s headlamp bit low on output

o/s/r brake slight bind

rear discs slight pitting

Fail 31 Jan 2013 60,957 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlights slight deterioration

front discs slight pitting

n/s headlamp bit low on output

o/s/r brake slight bind

rear discs slight pitting

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,001 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,874 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,678 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,202 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,861 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 UDT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UDT, 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 UDT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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