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AK05 HOJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,668 mi
Last recorded136,668 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 HOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 136,668 miles

BOTH SIDE SILLS HAVE VISIBLE REPAIRS / WELDS

Front BOTH FRONT WINGS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION ON EDGES

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2025 136,668 miles

BOTH SIDE SILLS HAVE VISIBLE REPAIRS / WELDS

Front BOTH FRONT WINGS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION ON EDGES

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced CORROSION (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 131,394 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn and perished

Fail 13 Mar 2024 131,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front wheel arches corroded

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn and perished

Pass 9 Mar 2023 121,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 105,423 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 105,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 97,704 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 97,704 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens may polish (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 95,593 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 95,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 79,935 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 79,934 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 195/65/15H (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 71,338 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 65,935 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 65,935 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 61,425 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 61,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 56,539 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 51,341 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,666 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 48,665 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,129 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 44,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,451 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,478 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 31,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,085 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 HOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HOJ, 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 HOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2005.

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