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AK05 KWO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

91,478 mi
Last recorded91,478 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 91,478 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 86,881 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 82,730 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 77,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,657 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 69,636 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 67,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,224 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 64,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,591 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front head lamps slightly worn and dim but not to excess

front tyres slightly wearing on edges but not to excess

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside rear tyre tread

rear brake pads approx 80 percent worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 46,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,374 miles

Both rear tyres beging to perrish

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

Offside front tyre beging to perrish

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,600 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,283 miles

near side wiper slightly worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,746 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 26,204 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,242 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 KWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 KWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 KWO registered?

AK05 KWO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2005.

Is AK05 KWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 KWO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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