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AK05 ENC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,910 mi
Last recorded108,910 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ENC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2025 108,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake Shild Corroded

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 104,778 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 99,760 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 96,188 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 92,600 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,375 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 80,673 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,088 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,096 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,942 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread area.Nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2014 55,289 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2013 49,586 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,745 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 28,307 miles

pads ?

Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,225 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,725 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 ENC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ENC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 ENC registered?

AK05 ENC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is AK05 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 ENC shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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