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AK05 BFX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

71,236 mi
Last recorded71,236 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,236 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 71,236 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2025 69,205 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 67,399 miles

eml on

Pass 8 Mar 2023 65,878 miles

eml light on

Pass 28 Feb 2022 64,557 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 63,661 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 63,661 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,331 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 63,331 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,850 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,458 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,381 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,745 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,465 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,361 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 37,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,729 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 33,729 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine light showing fault in system

Pass 5 Mar 2011 29,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,549 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,983 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 10,705 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 BFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green 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 BFX, 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 BFX registered?

AK05 BFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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