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AD54 KDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,222 mi
Last recorded129,222 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 129,222 miles

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))

general corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2022 126,117 miles

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))

general corrosion underside

Fail 11 Feb 2022 126,116 miles

Emissions not tested broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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))

general corrosion underside

Pass 17 Feb 2021 122,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion too vehicle and componants, not considered excessive

Fail 15 Feb 2021 122,558 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion too vehicle and componants, not considered excessive

Pass 14 Feb 2020 120,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion on rear sub frame

Fail 13 Feb 2020 120,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 11 Feb 2019 116,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 114,045 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 114,043 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake inner pads may be worn low

Pass 17 Feb 2017 110,590 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

Headlights in poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2017 110,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs badly worn

Headlights in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2016 104,522 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 104,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 95,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front c v gaiter leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,818 miles

N/S Driveshaft gaitor clip slightly loose allowing grease to leak slightly

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 81,135 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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,867 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,752 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 51,869 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,683 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 KDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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