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AK05 HZB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,237 mi
Last recorded119,237 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 HZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2024 119,237 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 30 Nov 2023 113,838 miles

both front wings corroded

nearside rear pads low

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2023 113,838 miles

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

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

both front wings corroded

nearside rear pads low

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 108,813 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 103,773 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,109 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 92,641 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2019 92,641 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 86,908 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,213 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 81,213 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,240 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,202 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,327 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,223 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,324 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,175 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 38,199 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,725 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,829 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 30,072 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 HZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

AK05 HZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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