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AD54 VVG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,575 mi
Last recorded110,575 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 110,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section.. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front anti roll bar link boot slight split..

Fail 8 Jun 2020 110,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim debris between wheel an tyre (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section.. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front anti roll bar link boot slight split..

Pass 15 Apr 2019 101,139 miles

Rear seats folded down.

Fail 12 Apr 2019 101,136 miles

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

Rear seats folded down.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 99,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 99,459 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 97,025 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 92,732 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,894 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,816 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,339 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 75,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 66,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

nearside door mirror cover is broken

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,744 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 48,744 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 36,733 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,733 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 VVG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

AD54 VVG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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