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EF05 KPY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,549 mi
Last recorded122,549 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 KPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 122,549 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 120,755 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 118,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2023 111,456 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 106,842 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 106,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyre and wheel different sizes (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 2 Mar 2021 98,513 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,649 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 90,649 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,438 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 87,436 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 80,693 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 75,885 miles

offside front splash guard inscure

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,237 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 70,235 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2013 61,525 miles

cut on offside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 14 May 2012 55,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 48,507 miles

front wiper blades smearing

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r tyre has a repairable puncture,may need replacing due to being run flat, pumped tyre up

Pass 19 May 2010 42,709 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 31,706 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,236 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 22,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nail in tread of n/s/r tyre repairable.

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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EF05 KPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EF05 KPY, 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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EF05 KPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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