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AD54 KBP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,659 mi
Last recorded83,659 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,659 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 83,658 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 81,691 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 81,690 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2019 80,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated marginal pass (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively marginal pass (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust centre clamp broken but exhaust secure

Fail 4 Oct 2019 80,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated marginal pass (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively marginal pass (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust centre clamp broken but exhaust secure

Pass 6 Oct 2018 76,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 76,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 72,137 miles

bonnet catch seized

front wings corroded edges and holed

Fail 5 Sep 2017 72,137 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet catch seized

front wings corroded edges and holed

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,956 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 67,949 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,232 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,713 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,962 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,125 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,194 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,172 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,657 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,445 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 KBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KBP, 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 KBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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