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ET54 KGJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,634 mi
Last recorded134,634 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 KGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 134,634 miles

Front Both front wheel arches corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 128,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti roll bar link rubber boot deteriorating

Pass 3 Feb 2020 123,963 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 120,720 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,196 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 117,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding some hub components not checked

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,438 miles

Child seat fitted seat belt not checked

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Pass 8 Jan 2016 107,152 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 107,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,832 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 93,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 85,434 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 85,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,293 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,970 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 66,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 56,763 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,969 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,371 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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ET54 KGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ET54 KGJ, 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 ET54 KGJ registered?

ET54 KGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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