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AD54 VUN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,612 mi
Last recorded115,612 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 115,612 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 115,041 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 114,579 miles

slight brake binding on rear brakes.

Pass 12 Sep 2022 113,303 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 113,303 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 110,233 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,410 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 9 Sep 2020 102,939 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2019 98,653 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2018 95,048 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 92,268 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 92,268 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position BOOT UNABLE TO OPEN (6.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 88,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 83,966 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,735 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 67,277 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 67,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,234 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 59,234 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,296 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 50,296 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 40,285 miles

Offside side repeater lens cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,506 miles

Both side repeater lenses cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2009 35,506 miles

Both side repeater lenses cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,694 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 VUN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

AD54 VUN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 2005.

Is AD54 VUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 VUN shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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