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AO05 KLC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

205,805 mi
Last recorded205,805 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 205,805 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 190,517 miles

both front headlamps fadded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 181,194 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 181,192 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front to middle exhaust clamp broken

headlamps in poor condition

rear brake disc back plates corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Apr 2016 164,127 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 164,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 142,201 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 142,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 119,486 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 102,026 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,026 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,088 miles

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

o/s rear wheel has slight drag, (hand brake cable slightly sticking)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 71,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,438 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,355 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 44,681 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,681 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,927 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel 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 KLC, 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 KLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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