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AD05 KJY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,292 mi
Last recorded133,292 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 KJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 133,292 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2017 128,066 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 124,825 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 124,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blades (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero blades (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Bonnet stay missing

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,006 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,254 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 97,257 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 87,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 87,150 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 87,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 82,724 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,125 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 66,341 miles

Nail in front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,129 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,653 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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AD05 KJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AD05 KJY, 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 AD05 KJY registered?

AD05 KJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is AD05 KJY safe to buy?

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