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AD54 KFE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,356 mi
Last recorded175,356 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 175,356 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 168,169 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 160,474 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 160,401 miles

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

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity Both sides (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 142,185 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 128,314 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,240 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 116,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 101,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 87,451 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 75,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 75,640 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 28 Jul 2012 63,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,829 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,300 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,273 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,388 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 34,383 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 27,788 miles

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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 KFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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