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AD54 VWV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,996 mi
Last recorded167,996 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 167,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 160,710 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 154,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 147,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 134,441 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 131,370 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake lever at caliper stiff in operation

engine cover fitted

travel to park brake

Pass 27 Nov 2018 124,694 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rod inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 124,694 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective jamed (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rod inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres slight perished in tread

Pass 1 Dec 2017 117,631 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 117,631 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 110,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Borderline (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Borderline (1.7.5a)

Rear binding to both rear wheels (brakes)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 110,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Borderline (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Borderline (1.7.5a)

Rear binding to both rear wheels (brakes)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 102,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 24 Nov 2015 102,325 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 24 Nov 2014 97,264 miles

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 97,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Advanced corrosion in general on exhaust system

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 90,876 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

cut to tread n/s/f tyre

poor headlight patterns

Pass 24 Nov 2012 84,596 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

cut to tread n/s/f tyre

n/s/r brake disc discoloured

poor headlight patterns O/S BORDERLINE

Fail 23 Nov 2012 84,596 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust

cut to tread n/s/f tyre

n/s/r brake disc discoloured

poor headlight patterns O/S BORDERLINE

slight binding o/s/r wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2011 75,681 miles

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

poor patterns to headlights

rear brake discs discoloured

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight binding rear wheels

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,007 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general corrosion to exhaust system

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 55,128 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 46,217 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 VWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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