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AD54 KGF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,624 mi
Last recorded180,624 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 180,624 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2024 180,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

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

both rear tyres wearing low

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2023 169,481 miles

center exhaust silencer small leak at seam (temp repair)

off side rear sill beginning to corrode

Pass 7 Oct 2022 158,067 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 158,067 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn

off side side repeater started working during test

Pass 1 Oct 2021 149,907 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 149,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 142,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f suspension lower ball joint dust cover starting to crack

slight damage on windscreen

slight oil leaks engine/gear box

Fail 26 Sep 2020 142,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f suspension lower ball joint dust cover starting to crack

slight damage on windscreen

slight oil leaks engine/gear box

Pass 4 Oct 2019 136,904 miles

near side rear tyre worn very close to limit

Fail 4 Oct 2019 136,901 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

near side rear tyre worn very close to limit

noise from gear box / clutch assembley

oil leak

oil level very low

Pass 20 Sep 2018 129,035 miles

near side front tyre getting close to limit

off side front anti roll bar link boot starting to split

off side rear tyre getting close to limit

Fail 20 Sep 2018 129,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

near side front tyre getting close to limit

off side front anti roll bar link boot starting to split

off side rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,100 miles

C/R SEAT BELT OBSTRUCTED.

EMISSIONS HIGH.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

PARK BRAKE ACTION ROUGH.

R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 120,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

C/R SEAT BELT OBSTRUCTED.

EMISSIONS HIGH.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

PARK BRAKE ACTION ROUGH.

R PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,540 miles

F REG PLATE POOR CONDITION.

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,139 miles

F PLATE DAMAGE.

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEVEL MIN.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT-N/S/F CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 85,013 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 85,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

near side head lamp lense opaque

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light on.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 68,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,870 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,001 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,651 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,717 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,020 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 KGF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KGF, 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 KGF registered?

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

Is AD54 KGF safe to buy?

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