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AK05 FWC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,647 mi
Last recorded95,647 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 95,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 93,193 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 90,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 88,938 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 82,351 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,504 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,527 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 53,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,406 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,052 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,931 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,131 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 24,558 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 FWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FWC, 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 FWC registered?

AK05 FWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is AK05 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 FWC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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