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FB05 KKG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,337 mi
Last recorded115,337 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 KKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2014 115,337 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,337 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 109,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 96,490 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 96,490 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 88,627 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2009 79,213 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 60,518 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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FB05 KKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FB05 KKG, 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 FB05 KKG registered?

FB05 KKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FB05 KKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB05 KKG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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