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AJ54 KPK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,220 mi
Last recorded145,220 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 KPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 145,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 131,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front cv boot slightily leaking

screen has damage to A zone less than 10mm

Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,042 miles

o/s/f brake back plate slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 123,042 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

o/s/f brake back plate slightly corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 122,982 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

advise, eml on

advise, osf brake backing plate corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 113,512 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 103,904 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 97,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 90,656 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 83,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 76,218 miles

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

O/s/front spot lamp glass broken

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,373 miles

both front tyres worn low inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,697 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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AJ54 KPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AJ54 KPK, 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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AJ54 KPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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