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AD54 KXX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,932 mi
Last recorded137,932 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 137,932 miles

Engine Management light showing malfuction

o/side under panels hanging low

several body panels damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2017 137,928 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine Management light showing malfuction

o/side under panels hanging low

several body panels damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2016 131,731 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 131,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 124,711 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 113,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamps beam image poor just ok for test

Pass 21 Dec 2012 99,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake operation stiff

Pass 9 Jan 2012 87,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,198 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 49,829 miles

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

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

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

o/S wiper hits scuttle panel

Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,906 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear tyre treads distortion

o/S mirror indicator poor operation

o/S wiper arm fitted wrong

wipers smearing

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 KXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 KXX, 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 KXX registered?

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

Is AD54 KXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 KXX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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