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AY54 KHF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,360 mi
Last recorded135,360 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 KHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 135,360 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 135,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

EML on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 135,345 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MIL lamp on.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency 17%.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 131,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet lining (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 127,137 miles

mil on

Fail 25 Nov 2023 127,137 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

mil on

Pass 22 Nov 2022 123,375 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 123,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 116,942 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,565 miles

Offside Rear backplate damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2020 112,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear backplate damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2019 106,452 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front tyres wearing on Inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2019 106,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Front tyres wearing on Inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,241 miles

Offside Rear backing plate for brakes corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,865 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover ad Undertrays fitted

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 82,620 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,241 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,227 miles

Engine cover and full undertrays fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,335 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,788 miles

nsf tire perishing outer sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,087 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,689 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,579 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,622 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,575 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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AY54 KHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AY54 KHF, 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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AY54 KHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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