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AW04 KEW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

139,068 mi
Last recorded139,068 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 KEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 139,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 137,713 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 137,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 134,227 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 130,992 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 128,797 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,266 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 123,478 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 120,405 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,840 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 108,787 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,892 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,344 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 88,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,925 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,464 miles

Air bag tell tale light stays on

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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AW04 KEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AW04 KEW, 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 AW04 KEW registered?

AW04 KEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is AW04 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW04 KEW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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