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AK05 HCE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,631 mi
Last recorded112,631 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 112,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on body

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2017 105,283 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 105,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated secondary bonnet catch siezed (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front flex deterioated

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,154 miles

bonnet on second catch

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroided (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 98,153 miles

Centre Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

bonnet on second catch

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroided (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,713 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 89,713 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 84,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Apr 2014 84,630 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,135 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 81,130 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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 12 Apr 2012 75,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,624 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,590 miles

advise( front blades smearing screen slightly)

advise( front discs & pads wearing thin)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,470 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,422 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 HCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HCE, 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 HCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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