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AD54 KHJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,234 mi
Last recorded81,234 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 81,234 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 74,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 73,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 68,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight dammage to rear bumper

Pass 17 Oct 2022 55,545 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 46,429 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 45,420 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,092 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,623 miles

Headlamp Patterns Poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Outer Wall Perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,047 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,188 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 43,188 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,048 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 40,822 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 40,822 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,021 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 39,021 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 37,657 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 37,657 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,392 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 35,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,280 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 30,935 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,935 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,652 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 KHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ registered?

AD54 KHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is AD54 KHJ safe to buy?

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