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AD54 KZG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,757 mi
Last recorded111,757 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 111,757 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,662 miles

O/S/F CV GAITER LEAKING GREASE

Fail 20 Apr 2019 110,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens fogged up (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

O/S/F CV GAITER LEAKING GREASE

Pass 7 Apr 2018 110,153 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 110,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 109,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 106,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,648 miles

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

engine light on dash

front pads low .. discs worn

small pin hole in o/s/f c,v boot

Fail 18 Mar 2015 96,647 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine light on dash

front pads low .. discs worn

small pin hole in o/s/f c,v boot

Pass 2 Apr 2014 86,322 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,206 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre getting low has cracking and punctured

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,815 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Feb 2011 61,675 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,675 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,584 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 37,020 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,020 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 KZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KZG, 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 KZG registered?

AD54 KZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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