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AD54 VSK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,349 mi
Last recorded102,349 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 102,349 miles

o/s headlight fading

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension

Pass 3 Oct 2024 86,419 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,lower arms

Fail 24 Sep 2024 86,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,lower arms

Pass 6 Sep 2023 76,027 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 73,403 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 68,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 60,358 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 54,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 47,758 miles

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2017 47,693 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,382 miles

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

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2015 34,203 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 27,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 24,226 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,095 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 19,830 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,830 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,730 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 VSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSK, 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 VSK registered?

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

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