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AD54 KZN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

95,859 mi
Last recorded95,859 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 95,859 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 86,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,552 miles

f tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

undershield loose and rubbing n/s/f roll bar

Fail 8 Mar 2018 77,552 miles

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

f tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

undershield loose and rubbing n/s/f roll bar

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,328 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,437 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 69,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tread

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,900 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 64,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,485 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear light unit plastic covering broken- No white light to rear

Fail 13 Mar 2013 55,030 miles

Both O/S tyres are perishing.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,030 miles

Both O/S tyres are perishing.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,621 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 49,621 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,591 miles

Anti skid light on

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,198 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 40,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,880 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,682 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 KZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KZN, 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 KZN registered?

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

Is AD54 KZN safe to buy?

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