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AK05 KWV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,420 mi
Last recorded136,420 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 136,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 132,740 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 132,740 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 123,516 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 116,476 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,597 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 105,306 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 99,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on both edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 99,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on both edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 96,842 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 7 Dec 2017 96,842 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 23 Nov 2016 94,728 miles

Coil springs corroding

Front no plate damaged but still readable

Fail 22 Nov 2016 94,728 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Coil springs corroding

Front no plate damaged but still readable

Pass 23 Nov 2015 88,312 miles

N/s/r tyre very low on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2015 88,312 miles

N/s/r tyre very low on edges

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 82,550 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

N/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Rear brakes slight binds

Fail 22 Oct 2014 82,550 miles

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

N/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brakes slight binds

Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,010 miles

engine mangement light on

Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,942 miles

engine mangement light on

Fail 25 Jun 2011 66,845 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 66,845 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,771 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 49,771 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,091 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 31,367 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 KWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KWV, 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 KWV registered?

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

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