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AD54 XRO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,125 mi
Last recorded182,125 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 182,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOT SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front WINGS CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 177,682 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 172,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 167,071 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 162,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 161,093 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 156,860 miles

EML illuminated

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

exhaust system coroded

plastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 142,334 miles

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 133,779 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 133,570 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 127,822 miles

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 127,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 117,609 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 117,609 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 103,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 91,487 miles

Nearside park brake cable beginning to seize

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 71,942 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,942 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 XRO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XRO, 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 XRO registered?

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

Is AD54 XRO safe to buy?

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