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B4 KRF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,449 mi
Last recorded109,449 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 KRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 109,449 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 101,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel arch has light corrosion.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body light corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 101,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel arch has light corrosion.

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body light corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,693 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 96,251 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,390 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 87,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 79,685 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,918 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 64,918 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 60,585 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,104 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,428 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 38,023 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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B4 KRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B4 KRF, 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 B4 KRF registered?

B4 KRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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