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AD54 KDU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,266 mi
Last recorded82,266 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 82,266 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,464 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,735 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,735 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

brake pad warning light on

engine management light on

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,751 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,669 miles

airbag warning light on

engine management light on -- emissions OK

slight damage to NSF brake pad wiring / plug

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,106 miles

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

NS mirror glass cracked

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)

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

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

air bag light on

wipers judder- but clear screen

Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,664 miles

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

NS mirror cracked

airbag light on

Pass 30 Jan 2009 30,895 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,566 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 KDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KDU, 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 KDU registered?

AD54 KDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is AD54 KDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 KDU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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