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AD54 KBF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,907 mi
Last recorded121,907 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 121,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 121,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 116,082 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 110,456 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 103,294 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 101,029 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 101,028 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance wing mirror lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre rubber perished due to age (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre rubber perished due to age

Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,047 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 78,322 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 78,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,059 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,970 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,779 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 43,184 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 33,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,136 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 KBF 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 KBF, 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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AD54 KBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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