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AD54 VSA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,182 mi
Last recorded118,182 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 118,182 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 118,182 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 111,812 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion rear sub frame

corrosion rear suspension arms

nearside sill corroding,front

Fail 7 Sep 2021 111,811 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

corrosion rear suspension arms

nearside sill corroding,front

corrosion rear sub frame

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 109,299 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats ()

Fail 19 Aug 2020 109,295 miles

Emissions not tested all readings high and no stable idle under3500rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 107,262 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2018 103,806 miles

Front Wheel Arches Surface Corrosion

Front Wishbone Bushes Slightly Perished

Rear Tyre's Irregular Wear

Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,845 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Rear Tyre's Uneven Wear

Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,731 miles

Exhaust Corrosion

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2016 98,335 miles

EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 84,852 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,766 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 67,766 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,323 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,095 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 42,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,847 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 36,435 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 30,482 miles

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

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 VSA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VSA, 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 VSA registered?

AD54 VSA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 2005.

Is AD54 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 VSA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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