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AD54 YFW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,925 mi
Last recorded114,925 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 YFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2020 114,925 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms ,rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pad warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 104,246 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 95,508 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,455 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 87,041 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,954 miles

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,781 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 64,439 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,560 miles

front brake pads wearing close to wear indicators

nearside front wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,360 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,191 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,247 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 YFW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YFW, 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 YFW registered?

AD54 YFW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is AD54 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 YFW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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