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AD54 VZV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,872 mi
Last recorded85,872 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 85,872 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 85,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,779 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,671 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 69,069 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,814 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 56,081 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,795 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,475 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 44,348 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 42,585 miles

airbag light on

nearside wiper poor

traction control light on

Fail 8 Feb 2013 42,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

airbag light on

nearside wiper poor

offside rear brake binding slightly

traction control light on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,242 miles

Airbag light on

slight oil leak from sump seal

traction control light on

Fail 8 Feb 2012 41,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Airbag light on

oil low

slight oil leak from sump seal

traction control light on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,916 miles

air bag light on

traction control light on

Fail 24 Feb 2010 34,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light on / esp light on

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on / esp light on

Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VZV 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 73.7%.

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 VZV, 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 VZV registered?

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

Is AD54 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 VZV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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