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AK05 BND

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,653 mi
Last recorded162,653 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 162,653 miles

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Offside Front outer sill weak / rusty

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

engine covers under body shields fitted unable to see under body etc

rear subframe rusty

Fail 26 Feb 2021 162,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer sill weak / rusty

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

engine covers under body shields fitted unable to see under body etc

rear subframe rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2020 159,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing and front sill rusty

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front headlamp lenses deterioated

rear subframe surface rusty

service lamp on

splash shields fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 155,129 miles

Offside Front wing and lower sill rusty

all tyres on 4 mm tread depth

splash shields fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 155,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cut to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing and lower sill rusty

all tyres on 4 mm tread depth

splash shields fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 147,859 miles

Offside Rear outer sill surface rusty (paint bubbling)

splash shields / engine covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 147,657 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill surface rusty (paint bubbling)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

splash shields / engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 132,961 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 119,259 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

slight brake bind on osr

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,316 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 63,620 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,895 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 33,975 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,797 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 BND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BND, 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 BND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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