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AD54 VWF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

123,055 mi
Last recorded123,055 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 123,055 miles

Front headlamps faded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 111,003 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 98,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 81,425 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,903 miles

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

NSR brake slightly binding

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 67,381 miles

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

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

both headlights going milky

Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,832 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 60,822 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear brake flexi hoses perished

Both rear inner lower arm bushes perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSR rear inner track rod bushes perished

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 58,913 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both under floor trims damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 51,181 miles

Both floor trims damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2013 47,112 miles

s/deterioration mid to rear section /corrosion

s/wear and corrosion front and rear brake discs

Fail 7 Feb 2012 43,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

traction control fault indicated

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

traction control fault indicated

Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,207 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,280 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,090 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,772 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 VWF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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