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AK05 FUD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,850 mi
Last recorded60,850 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 60,850 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 59,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 58,462 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,009 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 56,704 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 54,318 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 54,304 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,323 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,753 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,984 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 45,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,839 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 40,839 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,237 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 37,237 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,906 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 31,044 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,215 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 25,149 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,075 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,366 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 FUD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FUD, 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 FUD registered?

AK05 FUD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is AK05 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 FUD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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