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AK05 HNH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,168 mi
Last recorded137,168 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 137,168 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 137,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 121,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Dec 2013 121,922 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 116,365 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 99,633 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 99,633 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 81,667 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,065 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,869 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,162 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 HNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 HNH, 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 HNH registered?

AK05 HNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is AK05 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 HNH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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