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A20 MKV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,892 mi
Last recorded138,892 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 138,892 miles

Both front back plates corroded.

Both front head lamp deteriorated.

Both rear tyres un even ware pattern inner edges.

Engine light on.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bump stop(s) deteriorated.

Slight corrosion to front & rear suspension component.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side component.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 116,574 miles

Nearside Front Back plate corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Back plate corroded.

Offside Front Cv boot deteriorated.

Offside Rear Seat belt has slight fray.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner tyres has slight ware

Rear Upper Bump stops deteriorated.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2015 96,298 miles

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

front brake backplates corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2015 96,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake backplates corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2014 79,486 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre at 4mm

Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,308 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wall damage

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,550 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 63,550 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 57,607 miles

front and rear brake pads 12% left on them

Fail 8 Jan 2009 49,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit

Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit

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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A20 MKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A20 MKV, 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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A20 MKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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