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AK05 ABV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,107 mi
Last recorded124,107 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ABV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 124,107 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2025 124,107 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2024 123,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 123,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 119,730 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Feb 2023 119,730 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 118,321 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 116,508 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 112,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front & rear (0.1 (a))

covers & shields fitted

engine mounts appear worn

Pass 14 Jul 2018 104,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 104,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 100,165 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 100,163 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated & slight play (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 54,487 miles

both front headlamps starting to mist

damage to rear bumper offside

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,920 miles

headlamps lens getting dim.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 50,296 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking round side wall

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,660 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 45,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 44,330 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 42,606 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,058 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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AK05 ABV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AK05 ABV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 ABV registered?

AK05 ABV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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