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AK05 FVG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,702 mi
Last recorded127,702 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 127,702 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2020 118,955 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 108,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 99,188 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 99,188 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,929 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 90,481 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 85,130 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 80,483 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Pass 6 Sep 2012 70,356 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,941 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,215 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,823 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre & worn to 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.9mm

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2009 54,823 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in n/s/f tyre & worn to 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.9mm

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,168 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 42,167 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FVG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

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

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