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AK05 HCC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,802 mi
Last recorded169,802 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 HCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 169,802 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 143,156 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low

damage to o/s rear bodywork

Fail 15 Jul 2014 143,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low

damage to o/s rear bodywork

engine oil and collant levels low

Pass 5 Jul 2013 120,985 miles

Rear washer jet missing

Pass 8 Jun 2012 104,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release catch stiff

engine management light on

one litre of oil added to carry out MOT

Fail 8 Jun 2012 104,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release catch stiff

engine management light on

one litre of oil added to carry out MOT

Pass 15 Jun 2011 89,704 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 89,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front 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 28 Jun 2010 79,625 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

oil level low

Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,685 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 52,194 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 HCC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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