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AO05 KLJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,226 mi
Last recorded119,226 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 119,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 112,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp lens dull

Pass 29 May 2018 110,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding.

slight blow from front exhaust flexi pipe.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 106,492 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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn to 3mm,slight cracking between treads.

under trays fitted.

Pass 28 May 2016 102,325 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on insides.

under trays fitted.

Pass 22 May 2015 91,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

temp.warning lamp on,gauge ok.

Fail 22 May 2015 91,153 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

temp.warning lamp on,gauge ok.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,219 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 31 May 2013 71,772 miles

Both Rear brakes slightly binding.

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

Pass 24 May 2012 62,500 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 62,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/ console split badly not fail

o/s/r tyre getting low and cracked on side wall

Pass 26 May 2011 53,115 miles

Nearside front tyre, tread depth getting low

STRONG ADVICE: LARGE CRACK ACROSS BOTTOM OF WINDSCREEN, OUTSIDE OF DRIVERS VIEW

Pass 13 May 2010 44,694 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 44,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 33,876 miles

Front and rear wiperblades worn.

Fail 21 May 2009 33,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front and rear wiperblades worn.

STRONG ADVICE: O/S/F TYRE, TREAD DEPTH BELOW LIMIT ON INNER EGDE.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,127 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 KLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KLJ, 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 KLJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is AO05 KLJ safe to buy?

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