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AD54 VZU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,977 mi
Last recorded77,977 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,977 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 77,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 76,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,394 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BLOW AT FLEXI SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES - ONLY JUST PASSED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT & N/S/REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD AREAS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 75,177 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 74,208 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGES DETERIORATING - LENSES CLOUDING (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated FLEXI HOSE OUTER CASE PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light LENS BROKEN (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,882 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OUTER CASING PERISHED / CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 73,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE OF WALL CRACKED TO SHOW CORDS. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OUTER CASING PERISHED / CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 71,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,907 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear slight binding on brake

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,240 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 61,223 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 61,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,490 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,041 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,686 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,292 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 37,567 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,185 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,529 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 VZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD54 VZU registered?

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

Is AD54 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 VZU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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