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AD54 VVU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,703 mi
Last recorded140,703 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 140,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Surface rust all over underneath!!!

Pass 11 May 2023 139,540 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 139,540 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 137,730 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 121,750 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 110,478 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 108,471 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 106,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 97,014 miles

Child seats fitted

Engine lamp on dash

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 90,732 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2013 83,524 miles

both headlight beam images are weak

chips in the windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2013 83,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both headlight beam images are weak

chips in the windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,492 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,009 miles

stone chip in screen

Fail 3 Jan 2012 67,009 miles

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

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2010 60,027 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2009 51,439 miles

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

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 Dec 2008 41,672 miles

o/s/r tyre is becoming out of shape

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 VVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

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

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