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AK05 KWC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,251 mi
Last recorded71,251 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 71,251 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 71,250 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 63,132 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 63,131 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 56,218 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 49,436 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 49,436 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 46,459 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 46,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 41,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 38,297 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 34,681 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 30,960 miles

esp light is on

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,064 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 24,578 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,327 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 KWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 KWC, 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 KWC registered?

AK05 KWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is AK05 KWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 KWC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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