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AK05 FND

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,958 mi
Last recorded108,958 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 108,958 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,415 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 96,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 92,684 miles

Minor Oil Leak.

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm. 195/65V15.

Offside Front Steering Arm, Slight Movement Detected.

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 85,297 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread 3mm, 195/65V15.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front steering arm has slight (free play) Movement. Advise.

Offside front tyre tread 3mm.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,297 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread 3mm, 195/65V15.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front steering arm has slight (free play) Movement. Advise.

Offside front tyre tread 3mm.

Pass 30 May 2014 78,724 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 78,724 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 67,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2012 54,160 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 27 May 2011 46,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,905 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,777 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,019 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 26,019 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FND, 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 FND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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