MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,254 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Both Brake Back Plates Missing
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
small chips in windscreen
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
E S P warning light on
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
engine and under trays fitted
exhaust system corroded flexible in poor condition has slight leak
general surface corrosion throughout lower parts of the vehicle and suspension components
windscreen chipped
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
E S P warning light on
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 195/65/15 on limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine and under trays fitted
exhaust system corroded flexible in poor condition has slight leak
general surface corrosion throughout lower parts of the vehicle and suspension components
windscreen chipped
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
engine management warning lamp on
surface corrosion to exhaust system
under covers fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)
engine management warning lamp on
surface corrosion to exhaust system
under covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both headlight outer lenes deteriorating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AK05 FLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.
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 FLV, 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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What year was AK05 FLV registered?
AK05 FLV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2005.
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