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AD54 XPY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,476 mi
Last recorded139,476 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2025 139,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 137,385 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 135,739 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 135,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 134,496 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 134,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 133,357 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 132,883 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 132,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Caliper seized? (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened got hot? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 128,786 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 128,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 126,321 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 124,242 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 124,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working IN THE MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 122,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 120,030 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 120,030 miles

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

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Feb 2014 115,613 miles

nearside indicator side repeator lense is broken!

offside outer CV boot has CV-grease on it!

Pass 23 Feb 2013 103,631 miles

grease around the offside CV boot!

nearside indicator side repeator lense damadged, but not caulsing a sharp edge

Pass 25 Feb 2012 86,352 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,774 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 62,045 miles

both front tyres bald on edges just outside centre three quarters

Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,049 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,745 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 XPY 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 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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

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

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