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AK05 FXY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,806 mi
Last recorded124,806 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 124,806 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 122,945 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 120,153 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 112,892 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 112,892 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,933 miles

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

cracking on rear tyres inner side wall

Fail 25 Apr 2016 99,933 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

cracking on rear tyres inner side wall

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,893 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,837 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,966 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 67,966 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,977 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,657 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,309 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,734 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 FXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 FXY, 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 FXY registered?

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

Is AK05 FXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 FXY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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