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AD54 XRL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,892 mi
Last recorded94,892 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 XRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 86,951 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,364 miles

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

esp light on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2011 69,300 miles

Traction control light on dash indicating a fault

Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,185 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 57,084 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front & rear brake pads low

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s side repeater damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,694 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)

front inner brake pads starting to get low

o/s repeater lens damaged

o/s/mirror glass cracked

slight binding o/s/r brakes

Fail 23 Jun 2009 43,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front inner brake pads starting to get low

o/s repeater lens damaged

o/s/mirror glass cracked

slight binding o/s/r brakes

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,393 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 28,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise( both front tyres on 3mm)

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,769 miles

advise( both front tyres on 3mm)

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

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 XRL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

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

Is AD54 XRL safe to buy?

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