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AK05 HNF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,205 mi
Last recorded109,205 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 HNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 109,205 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 109,203 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 103,483 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 103,441 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL ROUND (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARWARD BUSHES - BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 96,378 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

trailing arm bushes slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2023 96,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & worn inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

trailing arm bushes slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2022 89,339 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 89,337 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 82,872 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes cracking

oil residue on engine

slight exhaust leak from exhaust centre joint

slight smearing to wipers

Fail 15 Jun 2021 82,872 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes cracking

oil residue on engine

slight exhaust leak from exhaust centre joint

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 18 Jun 2020 77,492 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S WORN CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 77,489 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S WORN CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,692 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 72,673 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,798 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 66,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 61,806 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,861 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and spliting

Fail 3 Jun 2016 55,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres perished and spliting

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,048 miles

head lights could be brighter

Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,970 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 34,983 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 32,906 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,438 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,335 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 25,477 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,841 miles

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

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

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 HNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HNF, 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 HNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 2005.

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