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AD54 KFW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,612 mi
Last recorded75,612 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 75,612 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 75,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 72,375 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 72,370 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 68,227 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 68,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 64,087 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 60,511 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 57,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & heavy cracking/perishing to outer shoulder/sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2020 56,435 miles

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

Small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,162 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,699 miles

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,055 miles

Small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,036 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,062 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,795 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 41,795 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,475 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,529 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,088 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 KFW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 KFW, 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 KFW registered?

AD54 KFW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is AD54 KFW safe to buy?

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