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AK05 HMZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,483 mi
Last recorded77,483 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 HMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 77,483 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 77,478 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 69,809 miles

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

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

Front and rear undercarriage severely corroded and all anciliary suspension parts front and rear to include shock absorbers,anti roll bars,shock absorbers and even steering rack.

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 68,063 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 68,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 66,870 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 66,784 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 65,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 65,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 64,182 miles

advise bonnet catch stiff

Pass 23 Dec 2013 59,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 54,260 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 49,327 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,327 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2010 44,467 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 37,998 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 29,080 miles

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

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 HMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

AK05 HMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2005.

Is AK05 HMZ safe to buy?

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