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AK05 KXS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,055 mi
Last recorded178,055 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 178,055 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 150,329 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 150,308 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 140,004 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL ( FRONT & REAR ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 139,827 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL ( FRONT & REAR ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,330 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 107,979 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,602 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 94,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,625 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 81,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,479 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 76,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive eml on (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,989 miles

EML on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,081 miles

Inspected in wet conditions

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,911 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack 2mm

Pass 9 Apr 2012 41,692 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,850 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 23,890 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,060 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,646 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

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 KXS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KXS, 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 KXS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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