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AK05 HOA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,773 mi
Last recorded80,773 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,773 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 80,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,800 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 77,799 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,517 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 72,515 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2018 69,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 65,409 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 65,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 59,627 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,989 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,896 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 50,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,524 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,397 miles

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

n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,699 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,433 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 36,433 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

One half of NSR sidelight works

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 30,921 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,376 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 HOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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