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AO05 KKR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,335 mi
Last recorded176,335 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 176,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2024 163,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 155,255 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 141,449 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 127,902 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 117,389 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 109,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 102,600 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,197 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,626 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,371 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,288 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 61,284 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,738 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 50,735 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 46,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2010 39,977 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,950 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 33,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,352 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 KKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KKR, 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 KKR registered?

AO05 KKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is AO05 KKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 KKR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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