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AD54 KHF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,359 mi
Last recorded170,359 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 170,359 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 157,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 156,997 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 142,031 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 130,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 103,550 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 93,069 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 93,069 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,721 miles

n/S/F brake pad wear wire broken

Fail 19 Jan 2009 73,721 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/S/F brake pad wear wire broken

Pass 18 Jan 2008 61,078 miles

n/S mirror indicator lens broken

n/S/F pad wear sensor wire broken

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 KHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KHF, 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 KHF registered?

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

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