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AD54 VZN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,562 mi
Last recorded153,562 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 153,562 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2025 145,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre 3mm tread remaining

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 135,737 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, patterns are weak, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, back arm bushes are splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips, (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner bushes are splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded, (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 135,736 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash, on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working broken, (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring insecure wrong fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, patterns are weak, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, back arm bushes are splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips, (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner bushes are splitting, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides, corroded, (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 126,858 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 126,858 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front loud auxiliary noise

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 118,150 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,084 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 112,084 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 102,805 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 91,961 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,500 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,340 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2016 73,340 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2016 67,844 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,137 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 56,999 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 56,999 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,611 miles

Both rear and O/S/F tyre starting to perish

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres are slightly perrished.

Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,501 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,672 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,374 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 VZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

AD54 VZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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