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AY05 KVR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,563 mi
Last recorded88,563 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 KVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 88,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 88,562 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 84,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 84,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 82,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 78,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 26 Jul 2021 78,220 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,655 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside front wings corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 74,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

offside and nearside front wings corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 69,481 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2019 69,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front wings corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2018 62,566 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on edges and perished

offside front tyre bald on inner edge and perished

Pass 12 Aug 2017 50,723 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,682 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2015 36,714 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge.

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

Offside rear tyre worn out of shape.

Pass 26 Jul 2014 32,329 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 10 Aug 2013 29,455 miles

Front discs inner faces in poor condition.

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 25,416 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,942 miles

rear brakes are noisey

Pass 21 Aug 2010 16,879 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,520 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 8,871 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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AY05 KVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AY05 KVR, 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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What year was AY05 KVR registered?

AY05 KVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is AY05 KVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 KVR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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