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AD54 KGZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,345 mi
Last recorded108,345 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 108,345 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 108,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 104,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 100,162 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 100,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 98,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 96,422 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 89,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 811,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 811,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 72,875 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 64,668 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,486 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,025 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly split and smearing screen

petrol smell inside vehicle but no leaks found

Fail 20 Mar 2013 54,868 miles

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

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

front wiper blades slightly split and smearing screen

petrol smell inside vehicle but no leaks found

suspect nearside rear brake pads could be starting to get low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 47,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres 3mm tread

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing screen

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

nearside rear tyre split but not deep enough to reach ply

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 37,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 31,287 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 KGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

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

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