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AK05 FVU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,196 mi
Last recorded180,196 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 180,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two screws in tyre ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil light on and no oil on dip stick so we have put oil in engine

Fail 3 Feb 2021 179,979 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))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear section of outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes 41% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two screws in tyre ()

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

oil light on and no oil on dip stick so we have put oil in engine

Pass 24 May 2019 167,238 miles

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

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

oil leak

plastic fitted under car

slight corrosion under car

Pass 12 Apr 2018 157,505 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

os front brake disc backing plate corroded

plastic under trays fitted to lower vehicle not allowing some component inspection

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 15 Mar 2017 150,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 1.7m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 19m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 1.7m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9m tyre wereing inside (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 150,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 1.7m (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 19m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 1.7m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9m tyre wereing inside (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 140,710 miles

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 4 Apr 2015 128,487 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 119,208 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front headlight nearside/ offside plastic slightly fadded

Pass 6 Apr 2013 104,547 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 104,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 93,088 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 78,028 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,544 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,040 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,011 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 FVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

AK05 FVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 2005.

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