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AK05 FLV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,254 mi
Last recorded120,254 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 120,254 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 118,019 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 116,114 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2022 113,480 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 113,454 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 109,905 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 105,950 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 101,072 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,189 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 92,189 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 88,804 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 88,755 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlight outer lenes deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,841 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 68,796 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,126 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,121 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,465 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,795 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 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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