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AP05 KOA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

257,550 mi
Last recorded257,550 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 KOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 257,550 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 257,550 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 240,490 miles

Front fog light lenses broken

Fail 6 Mar 2020 240,490 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog light lenses broken

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

Offside Front engine management light on

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 240,577 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Too cloudy to produce a beam. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Fog light inoprative.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 94v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake backing plate missing.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 94v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 227,501 miles

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

Front Inner back plate insecure both

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear backplate corroaded

Rear all suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2019 227,492 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure sharp edge sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire floor where cooler is (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner back plate insecure both

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear backplate corroaded

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

Rear all suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2018 216,818 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 216,818 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 196,951 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 196,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 174,305 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 144,648 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 144,644 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 85,864 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,864 miles

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

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,728 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 30 Jul 2009 28,993 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 10,161 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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AP05 KOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP05 KOA, 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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AP05 KOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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