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FG05 KAA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,104 mi
Last recorded138,104 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 KAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 138,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 123,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,058 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 120,048 miles

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

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

coil spring broken off side front (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake binding off side (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 113,311 miles

offside rear brake pad wearing low

Pass 19 May 2015 105,200 miles

both front headlight lens deteriorating

offside rear reg bulb dim

Fail 19 May 2015 105,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet cannot be secured in closed position

both front headlight lens deteriorating

offside rear reg bulb dim

Pass 13 May 2014 96,608 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 96,603 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 85,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Apr 2013 85,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2012 75,331 miles

front lower arm rear bushes splitting and perishing

Fail 10 May 2012 75,331 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front lower arm rear bushes splitting and perishing

offside rear brake binding

offside rear brake pads low

offside rear disc heavily worn and corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 64,011 miles

drive belt tensioner qappears to be noisy

near side front lower arm rear bush perishing

near side front tyre wearing inner edge

off side front lower arm rear bush perishing

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

slight wheel bind off side rear

Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,657 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 53,657 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 42,803 miles

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 19 Mar 2009 42,803 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FG05 KAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG05 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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What year was FG05 KAA registered?

FG05 KAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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