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AK05 FWR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,123 mi
Last recorded107,123 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 107,123 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 100,658 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 100,658 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,434 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SILINCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 88,074 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silincer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 77,754 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 76,885 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 76,885 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,060 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 59,556 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 59,556 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,980 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,200 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 32,331 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 32,331 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,955 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,651 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 FWR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FWR, 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 FWR registered?

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

Is AK05 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 FWR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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