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AD54 KZH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

90,139 mi
Last recorded90,139 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 90,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 90,139 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 86,983 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 83,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2022 80,008 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 77,170 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 73,828 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 72,033 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 72,032 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,673 miles

Nearside side repeater lamp slightly damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2018 70,281 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,212 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,811 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

tailgate unable to stay open by itself

Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,811 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

tailgate unable to stay open by itself

Pass 19 Feb 2014 60,393 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 60,393 miles

Centre Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,557 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 56,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,777 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 52,754 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2011 48,712 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 45,105 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 41,196 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 41,196 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,021 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 KZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KZH, 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 KZH registered?

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

Is AD54 KZH safe to buy?

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