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AK05 ACX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,481 mi
Last recorded87,481 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 87,481 miles

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 15 Jun 2018 83,134 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,018 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 78,163 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 78,163 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,484 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 70,484 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,202 miles

Near side front tyre cut on treads

Off side front tyre worn outer side and cut on treads

Fail 27 Feb 2015 64,202 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Near side front tyre cut on treads

Off side front tyre worn outer side and cut on treads

Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,483 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 58,483 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,866 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 34,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,532 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 23,906 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 ACX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ACX, 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 AK05 ACX registered?

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

Is AK05 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 ACX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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