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AK05 DGE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

126,920 mi
Last recorded126,920 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 126,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 113,848 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyres has cut in side wall but not down to cords

Offside Rear brake back plate insecure recommend repair

Fail 30 Jan 2017 113,845 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamps opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both console bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyres has cut in side wall but not down to cords

Offside Rear brake back plate insecure recommend repair

Pass 16 Feb 2016 105,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 90,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,639 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,361 miles

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

slight damage to nsr 1/4.front no.plate cracked.eps/tc light on constant.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,204 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,310 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 DGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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