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AK05 FVH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,956 mi
Last recorded127,956 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 127,956 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 123,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 118,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 118,185 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 111,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 105,423 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 105,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST DOWNPIPE FLEXI LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated JUST STARTED TO LEAK GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,784 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 93,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 89,231 miles

tread cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 29 Dec 2017 85,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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 12 Sep 2016 77,403 miles

both headlamps opaque

Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,546 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,526 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,870 miles

headlamps deteriorated slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2013 64,775 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

headlamps deteriorated slightly

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,326 miles

rear tyres cracked on tread

wipers not clearing 100%

Fail 12 Apr 2011 54,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,632 miles

under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,012 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,565 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 FVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

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

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