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AD54 VSC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,411 mi
Last recorded160,411 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 160,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 144,139 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorating, aim slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2018 137,359 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link boot deteriorating

Fail 17 Aug 2018 137,358 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working door mirror repeator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link boot deteriorating

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 128,978 miles

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

Nearside Front body has damage

Nearside wing mirror repaetor dim

head light lend deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2016 116,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r position lamp is damaged

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2016 116,368 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r position lamp is damaged

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2015 107,369 miles

front number plate is damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2014 99,433 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 99,433 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 89,623 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 89,623 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 79,181 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 68,572 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 62,245 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2010 62,245 miles

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

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

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

cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2009 52,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 52,808 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 VSC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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