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EO05 KNN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,894 mi
Last recorded102,894 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 KNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,894 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 102,894 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 100,912 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2018 100,912 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 92,779 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,202 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 87,202 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 81,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 81,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 74,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

we advise the rear tyres are replaced a.s.a.p

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on dash

Pass 8 May 2012 61,312 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2012 61,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 56,094 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 48,787 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

air bag light on.

nearside front tyre getting near to wear bars.

slight wear on front and rear brake discs.

wear on wiper blades.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 39,035 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,806 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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EO05 KNN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO05 KNN, 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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EO05 KNN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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