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AD54 KJA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,318 mi
Last recorded150,318 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 150,318 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 147,549 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements heavily damaged (0.1 (d))

EPC warning lamp on

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses deteriorated/ hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge various cuts to tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 140,944 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 140,809 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to an excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking marked yellow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 133,968 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 126,555 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 126,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,011 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 116,756 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

engine warning light on

Fail 29 Mar 2018 116,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 112,709 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2016 108,365 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine warning light

slight condensation on nearside rear lamp

Pass 11 Mar 2015 106,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,296 miles

both headlamps discoloured

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 25 Mar 2014 100,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake warning lamp flashes but no visible faults and fluid ok

Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2013 92,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,562 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2011 81,550 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 74,812 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very slight wear on inner edges of tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2010 74,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

very slight wear on inner edges of tyres

Pass 3 Feb 2009 62,971 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 48,838 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 48,838 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 KJA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJA, 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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AD54 KJA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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