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AK05 ACO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,665 mi
Last recorded81,665 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ACO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 81,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 81,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 81,233 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 81,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 80,230 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,588 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush split, movement seek attention (in sub-frame bush) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,267 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 78,737 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 77,114 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 77,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished but showing no cords

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,115 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 72,115 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,857 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 66,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,916 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 56,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 11 May 2011 42,633 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 35,385 miles

Damage to front number plate

Pass 2 May 2009 29,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 ACO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 ACO, 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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AK05 ACO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 2005.

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