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AO05 KKM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,820 mi
Last recorded96,820 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 96,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

rear subframe and all suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,852 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 90,171 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 90,171 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 87,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe has slight corrosion

wipers smear

Fail 24 Mar 2021 82,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe has slight corrosion

wipers smear

Pass 25 Mar 2020 81,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp beam patterns hazy

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,082 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 74,143 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 74,143 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 70,786 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,092 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,393 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated,affecting beam patterns!

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,444 miles

front tyres worn to 1.6mm limit ,offside heavilly worn inner edge also!

rear brake application becoming uneven,nearside rear binding slightly

rear tyres cracked/splitting/wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2013 41,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,434 miles

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

inner rear brake pads feel low

n/s/f tyre has a cut in its sidewall down to cords

n/s/f tyre on 2mm tread and inner edge bald

o/s/f tyre on 4mm and inner edge down to 1.6mm

o/s/r light unit cracked

rear brake discs badly worn

screw in edge of o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,492 miles

very small pin hole in nearside outer cv boot

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

slight imbalance on front brakes

small cut in NSF tyre outer sidewall

small cut in NSR tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 20,287 miles

stone chips to windscreen less than 10mm

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 KKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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