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FE05 KAA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,246 mi
Last recorded220,246 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 KAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 220,246 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 220,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 208,881 miles

emission to clean to pick up

Fail 2 Mar 2021 208,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

emissions to clean to pick up

Fail 2 Mar 2021 208,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

emissions to clean to pick up

Pass 4 Mar 2020 202,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 174,927 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 174,839 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 147,019 miles

Offside Front suspension bush play front bush

Offside Rear tyre on limit

Pass 26 Jan 2017 138,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 26 Jan 2017 138,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also brake disc`s badly scored,worn and corroded (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2016 134,329 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-65-r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres starting to wear low to 3mm

rear brake pads and discs look slightly worn and corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 119,353 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 97,786 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,869 miles

slight roughness to nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 65,469 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,765 miles

wear to nearside front tyre (approx 2mm)

wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2010 45,686 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,775 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 27,765 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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FE05 KAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE05 KAA, 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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FE05 KAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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