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AK05 KZT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,951 mi
Last recorded35,951 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 35,951 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 35,666 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 35,474 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 35,150 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 34,691 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 34,273 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 34,262 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 11 Jun 2019 33,666 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 May 2019 33,654 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 33,081 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,683 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 May 2016 31,885 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,554 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 29,341 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 27,869 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 26,611 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 25,010 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 23,759 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,500 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,343 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 KZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KZT, 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 KZT registered?

AK05 KZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2005.

Is AK05 KZT safe to buy?

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