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AK05 HBG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

104,044 mi
Last recorded104,044 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 104,044 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 104,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 97,744 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 92,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2024 92,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 85,667 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 85,665 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 82,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading not met (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 75,944 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 70,055 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 63,435 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2019 63,435 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2018 58,392 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 54,707 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 54,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 51,560 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,403 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 43,998 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 43,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,307 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 40,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,260 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2011 32,332 miles
Fail 9 May 2011

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 May 2010 28,526 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 24,466 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,534 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 HBG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

AK05 HBG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 May 2005.

Is AK05 HBG safe to buy?

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