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AV55 KTE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,675 mi
Last recorded107,675 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 KTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 107,675 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 107,671 miles

Central Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 107,500 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 102,312 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 90,296 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 82,996 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 82,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction staying illuminated on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section exhaust , both centre and rear silencer areas blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in outer shoulder , ply can be seen , goodyear 195 65 15 91 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front misting, beam pattern not as sharp as usual (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge , scrubbed off front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,821 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 73,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,252 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear , outer protection split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner pleats split , no ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 195 65 15 91H goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight wear also on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 67,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear , outer protection split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner pleats split , no ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 195 65 15 91H goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight wear also on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil measuring on base of dipstick

Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,861 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin recheck 3- 4 months wear on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil on minimum

Fail 23 Sep 2019 57,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction egr gas flow fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin recheck 3- 4 months wear on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,912 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracks to sidewall/between tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,840 miles

both rear tyres cracking

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,728 miles

both rear tyres cracking

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2014 27,008 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,008 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,342 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 11 Sep 2012 14,866 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 9,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2010 8,008 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 7,143 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 5,964 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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AV55 KTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AV55 KTE, 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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AV55 KTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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