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AD54 XRE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,032 mi
Last recorded60,032 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 XRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 57,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 54,259 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 54,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall x2 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,135 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,652 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 46,198 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,288 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 40,909 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,895 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,318 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,300 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,281 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 6 Feb 2008 19,339 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 XRE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XRE, 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 XRE registered?

AD54 XRE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 2005.

Is AD54 XRE safe to buy?

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