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AD05 KSK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,175 mi
Last recorded89,175 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 KSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 89,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

Nearside Rear sidewalls cracking/perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/sidewalls cracking and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 89,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

Nearside Rear sidewalls cracking/perished

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/sidewalls cracking and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,569 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r inner tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/r outer tyre sidewall cracked

very slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 12 Jan 2015 86,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r inner tyre sidewall cracked

o/s/r outer tyre sidewall cracked

very slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 8 Jan 2014 83,376 miles

front tyres (both) wearing low

n/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

rear tyres (both) slightly cracked and perished

Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn

wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Jan 2012 79,799 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,587 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,458 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 72,458 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 69,392 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,328 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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AD05 KSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD05 KSK, 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 AD05 KSK registered?

AD05 KSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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