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AO05 KKF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,987 mi
Last recorded126,987 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 126,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres uneven wear inside edges

Fail 28 Jul 2020 126,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres uneven wear inside edges

Pass 28 Mar 2019 119,393 miles

headlamps deteriorated

rear tyres uneven stepped wear

Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,849 miles

eml light on dash

Pass 15 Mar 2017 102,772 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 102,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 102,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 93,276 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,286 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,516 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 71,516 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 65,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 56,929 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,677 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,691 miles

ALL 4 tyres, tread starting to crack and seperate, also Offside front tyre wearing low on inner egde

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,619 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 KKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KKF, 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 AO05 KKF registered?

AO05 KKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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