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AK05 FLH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,160 mi
Last recorded86,160 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 86,160 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 83,969 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,140 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,626 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 73,970 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,793 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 67,964 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 65,253 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on shoulders

Fail 29 Nov 2018 65,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre wearing low on shoulders

Pass 27 Sep 2017 60,191 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,456 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 54,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,771 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 47,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2012 42,803 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 42,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2011 37,578 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,143 miles

Front wiper blades not clearing well

Pass 29 May 2009 27,059 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 21,236 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 FLH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FLH, 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 FLH registered?

AK05 FLH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2005.

Is AK05 FLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 FLH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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