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AD54 VWU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,066 mi
Last recorded99,066 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,066 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 99,066 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear lamps loose

Pass 6 Oct 2021 94,275 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,787 miles

Nearside mirror housing slightly damaged

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 92,786 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror housing slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2019 89,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror taped up

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

tailgate could only be opened from the inside

Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,061 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 84,061 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,202 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,063 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 73,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens marked and faded (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 67,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,789 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,818 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,476 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 54,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 50,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,645 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,877 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,557 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 39,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,259 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 VWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?

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

Is AD54 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 VWU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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