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AD54 VVR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,524 mi
Last recorded132,524 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 132,524 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 132,524 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 130,908 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 124,815 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 124,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 116,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,877 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 108,877 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,695 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 27 May 2014 89,693 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 89,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2013 81,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2013 81,090 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 72,587 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 72,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 62,519 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 52,727 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 42,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 31,519 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn to wear indicators

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 VVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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