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AO05 HKL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,094 mi
Last recorded139,094 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 139,094 miles

Headlight lens's discoloured

Pass 19 Apr 2018 125,517 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 110,246 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 96,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,906 miles

(3.5.1j)The offside rear brake back plate is excessively deteriorated

(6.1C.1)The nearside front outer wing panel (arch area) is corroding but not resulting in sharp edges at the time of the inspection

(6.1C.1)The offside front outer wing panel (arch area) is corroding but not resulting in sharp edges at the time of the inspection

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 6 Feb 2015 84,698 miles

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

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

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

(3.5.1j)The offside rear brake back plate is excessively deteriorated

(6.1C.1)The nearside front outer wing panel (arch area) is corroding

(6.1C.1)The offside front outer wing panel (arch area) is corroding

(8.2.2)The nearside front windscreen wiper blade is splitting

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 10 Oct 2014 81,900 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads wearing on insides

small cracks appearing on n/s o/s/f tyre sidewalls

Pass 8 Oct 2013 70,091 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 70,082 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 55,316 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 44,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,587 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,525 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seaty in

Pass 3 Apr 2009 28,480 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,552 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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AO05 HKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO05 HKL, 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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AO05 HKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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