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AK05 HNW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,665 mi
Last recorded177,665 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 HNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 177,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 177,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front wing rusted hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 167,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Apr 2019 159,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/r tyre will need changing soon wearing outer edge

slight blow front section exhaust

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 10 Apr 2018 151,393 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 130,037 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 139,637 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

eml on

service brakes 54%/h/brake 16% on min efficiency

Pass 17 Apr 2015 131,877 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 129,926 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 121,446 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 111,697 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 111,697 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 95,902 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 81,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 81,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,831 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 66,831 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

passenger side mirror missing

Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,237 miles

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 HNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HNW, 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 HNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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