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AD54 XRR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,408 mi
Last recorded104,408 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 XRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,408 miles

Emmissions near max. limit

Front tyres different size to rear

Fail 17 Apr 2018 104,390 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened HANDBRAKE CABLE (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. N/s rear needs moving to n/s front (4.1.A.1a)

Emmissions near max. limit

Front tyres different size to rear

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisey (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx. 3.0mm / worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 98,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisey (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx. 3.0mm / worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,393 miles

Gearbox slightly damp - looks as if end blanking plug missing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 85,985 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 85,985 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 192,597 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 192,597 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

poor beam pattern nearside front head light

Pass 25 Feb 2013 174,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 155,451 miles

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

rear brke discs poor condtion.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 131,985 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 131,985 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 106,586 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 79,852 miles

eng. oil low

Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,218 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

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 XRR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XRR, 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 XRR registered?

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

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