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AK05 JBV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,225 mi
Last recorded174,225 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 174,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 174,225 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 172,157 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2020 172,157 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 161,983 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights misted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 147,530 miles

Engine oil topped up 1 ltr

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 147,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine oil topped up 1 ltr

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre on 3mm

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre on 3mm

Pass 10 Apr 2017 129,026 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside mirror glass missing

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Apr 2017 129,026 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 114,278 miles

rear tyres low on edges /cracked nsr on 3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,055 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres 3mm tread remaining

Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,321 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres 3mm tread remaining

Fail 25 Mar 2014 95,321 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres 3mm tread remaining

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,843 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 25 Mar 2013 84,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear tyres 3mm

wiper blades noisy

Pass 7 Apr 2012 74,950 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 63,333 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,808 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 42,224 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,128 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 JBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 JBV, 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 JBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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