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AK05 FXJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,806 mi
Last recorded98,806 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,806 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 98,806 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2016 95,375 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside 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)

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre deteriating

oil leak

oil warning light on

plastic underguards fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 95,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive see printout (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside 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)

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre deteriating

oil leak

oil warning light on

plastic underguards fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 88,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre damaged(ran flat)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 64,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,910 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 59,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 21 Apr 2009 41,752 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,074 miles

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)

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 FXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FXJ, 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 FXJ registered?

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

Is AK05 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 FXJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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