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AD54 KXY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,294 mi
Last recorded139,294 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 139,294 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 139,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 138,887 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 134,566 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 132,520 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 132,520 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 114,547 miles

MIL WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

cracks in tread of n/s/r tyre

damage to n/s body sill

o/s/f no tread inner part ,cracks in tread parts of rest less tham 3mm

Fail 29 May 2015 114,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

MIL WARNING LIGHT STAYING ON

cracks in tread of n/s/r tyre

damage to n/s body sill

o/s/f no tread inner part ,cracks in tread parts of rest less tham 3mm

Pass 1 May 2014 99,960 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 91,431 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 85,173 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 77,669 miles

2 x front tyres wearng on 3mm on center tread

2 x rear tyres starting to tear on outer wall

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 77,669 miles

2 x front tyres wearng on 3mm on center tread

2 x rear tyres starting to tear on outer wall

Fail 29 May 2010 72,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 72,459 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,419 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,066 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 KXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

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

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