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AP54 SDY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,648 mi
Last recorded94,648 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 SDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 94,648 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 94,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 92,645 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2025 92,642 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 91,361 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 91,356 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 88,892 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 88,889 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2022 87,442 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 85,082 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 85,079 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 83,744 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 77,123 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 77,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 68,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017
Pass 24 May 2016 47,467 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 36,806 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 36,699 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,302 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,858 miles

Offside front Tyre cracked and starting to split

Rear Tyres Tyre cracked and starting to split

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2013 25,576 miles

offside front tyre getting low

rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracking

Fail 23 Jan 2013 25,576 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre getting low

rear tyre sidewalls perished/cracking

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,479 miles

Front brake pads low

Front exhaust flexi-joint broken and exhaust has minor leak of gases

Wiper blades worn

offside front tyre , tread depth getting low

rear tyres starting to crack ( 8 years old)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,133 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,930 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 20,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,135 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 12,974 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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AP54 SDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AP54 SDY, 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 AP54 SDY registered?

AP54 SDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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