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AK05 JZG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,456 mi
Last recorded130,456 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 JZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 130,456 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 130,456 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 130,345 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both os and ns no pattern on test beam (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both os and ns outa sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both os and ns (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 111,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2021 111,470 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside headlight mount broken

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 106,082 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 106,071 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Left and right sides (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,142 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear back plate rusty and holed

Fail 13 Mar 2019 101,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear back plate rusty and holed

Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,936 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 93,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on o/s/r brake backing plate

engine cover's/undertray's fitted

product on both headlamp's [len's]

Fail 27 Mar 2017 93,845 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel tight to turn

corrosion on o/s/r brake backing plate

engine cover's/undertray's fitted

product on both headlamp's [len's]

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Feb 2015 87,501 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 82,319 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 82,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,683 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 64,836 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 59,134 miles

front brake pads more than 1/2 worn

slight front brake in balance

Pass 10 Aug 2009 50,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 41,615 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tailgate catch loose but tailgate closed securely at tme of test

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 JZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZG, 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 JZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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