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DA05 KHO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

151,710 mi
Last recorded151,710 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 KHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 151,710 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2025 147,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

rear under body cover with under body seal

Pass 17 Jan 2024 146,245 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 139,551 miles

Central Rear no high level brake light

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

sill covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Nov 2022 139,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear no high level brake light

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

sill covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,180 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 135,066 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 127,106 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 120,868 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,541 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 116,421 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 104,108 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edge. (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light inoperative (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,868 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Aug 2015 97,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,374 miles

High level brake light not working

Rear Bump stops perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 90,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

High level brake light not working

Rear Bump stops perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 83,241 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 83,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 72,089 miles

Both front tires getting low on tread (now 2mm) and wearing on inner edge.

Front wishbone rear bushes perishing

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,089 miles

Both front tires getting low on tread (now 2mm) and wearing on inner edge.

Front wishbone rear bushes perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,477 miles

High leval brake light inop.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,115 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,998 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,976 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,765 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 42,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,360 miles

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

cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyres sidewalls.

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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DA05 KHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DA05 KHO, 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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DA05 KHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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