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AK05 CZJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,801 mi
Last recorded148,801 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 148,801 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded no Sharpe edges

Nearside Rear arch damaged no Sharpe edges

Nearside Rear light lance cracked and taped

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded no Sharpe edges

Pass 22 Jun 2018 144,539 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2017 130,529 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 118,691 miles

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

body covers fitted obscuring some components

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 106,211 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 106,208 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 94,921 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 94,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 78,688 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 78,678 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,803 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 72,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,010 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010 56,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 50,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,589 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,781 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,062 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 CZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CZJ, 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 CZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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