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AD54 KHO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,624 mi
Last recorded89,624 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,624 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 87,145 miles

Oil leak

engine management light showing on dash

Pass 13 May 2014 82,032 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 81,460 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 77,456 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 77,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,061 miles

Both of the rear tyres are perrished.

ESP turned off during RBT.

The EML is on.

The front number plate is starting to delaminate.

The front suspension consul bushes are perrished.

The metal mesh bonding for the front exhaust flexi section has failed.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,049 miles

exhaust rusty

front tyres new

petrol flap brokern

r/n/s tyre worn to 4mm

r/o/s tyre worn to 5mm

Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,272 miles

exhaust rusty

both front tyres 85% worn

Fail 27 Jan 2010 61,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres 85% worn

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,731 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,527 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 KHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KHO, 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 KHO registered?

AD54 KHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is AD54 KHO safe to buy?

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