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AU55 KWV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,229 mi
Last recorded145,229 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 KWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2025 145,229 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 140,563 miles

Both Outer Sill Covers Very Rusty & Weak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 136,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 131,127 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside Front & Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 126,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 119,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 111,571 miles

All 4 tyres stating to perish in the tread Patten

Fail 23 May 2019 111,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

All 4 tyres stating to perish in the tread Patten

Pass 29 May 2018 105,181 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 94,317 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,216 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 82,033 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,645 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,216 miles

oil level near min

Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,469 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 53,350 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 18 Jun 2009 42,595 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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AU55 KWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AU55 KWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU55 KWV registered?

AU55 KWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AU55 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 KWV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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