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AK05 HGG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,986 mi
Last recorded118,986 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 HGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 118,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 110,695 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 104,535 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 96,164 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 96,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 83,161 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 83,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 69,262 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,022 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 57,022 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 53,663 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,188 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 46,439 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 46,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,132 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,129 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,384 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,340 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,845 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 11 Apr 2008 25,845 miles

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

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 HGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2005.

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