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AK05 KWA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,512 mi
Last recorded139,512 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 139,512 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 134,170 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S & O/S (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Corroded (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Corroded (3.5.1i)

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Fail 5 Jan 2018 134,170 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S & O/S (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Corroded (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Corroded (3.5.1i)

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 26 Jan 2017 122,021 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 122,019 miles

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)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 112,040 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 112,040 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,220 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 98,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 92,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,192 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 70,006 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,470 miles

near side rear brake binding slightly

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,934 miles

crack in screen outside swept area

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,523 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,336 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 KWA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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