MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
engine covers and under trays fitted
engine warning light
slight condensation on nearside rear lamp
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both headlamps discoloured
o/s/f tyre worn on edge
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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
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
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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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