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AK05 KOW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

149,230 mi
Last recorded149,230 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 149,230 miles

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

rear axel slightly corrosion

steering wheel slightly heavy

Pass 19 Feb 2024 146,973 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 140,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2023 140,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2022 134,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 130,427 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded not to cause harm

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 117,688 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F Wing Slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub frame slightly corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 117,512 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit See smoke test sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Nearside and offside plastic head lamp covers deteriorating

Front Number plate only secured in middle

Front Stone chips on wind screen

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

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

Nearside Front Wing wheel arch rusted

Nearside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,545 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,223 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 94,223 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,091 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 88,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 85,019 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 85,019 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 78,961 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 76,757 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,136 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 68,207 miles

Front tyres at legal limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside parking brake lever not returning correctly( not affecting performance)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 68,207 miles

Front tyres at legal limit

Nearside parking brake lever not returning correctly( not affecting performance)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,020 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 56,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,309 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KOW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KOW, 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 KOW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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