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AD54 XMX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,616 mi
Last recorded147,616 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 147,616 miles

Body has slight corrosion All (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 147,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion All (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 141,622 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear disc guard corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 141,622 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear disc guard corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 127,421 miles

Coolant leak

damage to n/s/f

o/s/r brake disc shield corroded

Fail 11 May 2015 127,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front of vehicle damaged

Offside rear brake disc guard corroded

Oil leak

Undertrays insecure

Pass 9 May 2014 118,772 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 118,772 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 108,230 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 85,767 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff in operation

nearside door mirror glass missing

service,steering and airbag lamp on

Pass 12 Mar 2011 62,122 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 62,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside number plate lamp unit loose

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,304 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 43,277 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,355 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

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

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