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AK05 HTF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,372 mi
Last recorded143,372 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 143,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt stalk covers missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 143,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt stalk covers missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 139,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2016 127,853 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 117,768 miles

rear brake pads low ,oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 106,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2014 106,880 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,669 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 95,669 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,557 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,858 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 40,486 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 40,486 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,054 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 HTF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HTF, 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 HTF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2005.

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