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AK05 HBP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,935 mi
Last recorded139,935 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 139,935 miles

Nearside Front wing slightly damage

Offside Front wing slightly damage and rusty

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 139,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wing slightly damage

Offside Front wing slightly damage and rusty

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 131,821 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all steering and suspension component corroded

both front wheel arch corroded

coolant is low

under vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 129,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 129,910 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 129,882 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both front wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2019 106,647 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 106,492 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 97,417 miles

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

Front discs and pads corroded and worn close to limits.

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

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

Offside head lamp lense deteriorated.

Fail 18 Jun 2018 97,415 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front discs and pads corroded and worn close to limits.

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

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

Offside head lamp lense deteriorated.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 91,860 miles

4) Front suspension arm inner rear bushes slightly deteriorated

4) Nearside front upper anti roll bar linkage gator slightly deteriorated

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Fail 20 Jun 2017 91,860 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

4) Front suspension arm inner rear bushes slightly deteriorated

4) Nearside front upper anti roll bar linkage gator slightly deteriorated

Both front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,643 miles

4) Offside front headlamp slightly deteriorated

4) Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 29 Jun 2016 83,642 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

4) Offside front headlamp slightly deteriorated

4) Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,092 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,728 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,543 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,135 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 41,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,138 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,369 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 HBP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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