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AK05 CZN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,087 mi
Last recorded138,087 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 138,087 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 132,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 132,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 129,576 miles

covers fitted-x2 front links slight play-rear discs scored/pitted-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2018 122,363 miles

o/s/f/ cv boot deteriated-n/s/f/ link boot deteriated-

x2 front tyres on limit and edges worn-rear pads worn low-n/s/r/ tyre nail in it-o/s/r/ tyre outer wall perished-x2 front flexi hoses deteriorated-n/s/f/ seat belt attachment deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2017 118,073 miles

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

covers fitted- front both discs scored/pitted- o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2017 118,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

covers fitted- front both discs scored/pitted- o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 114,549 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,646 miles

1, N/S/R tyre outer wall deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 78,999 miles

both front tyres on limit-o/s/f c.v boot slightly deteriorated-front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,947 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 60,789 miles

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

off side under wing cover missing

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,554 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,319 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 44,315 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,681 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 CZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 CZN, 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 CZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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