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AK05 LAA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,613 mi
Last recorded144,613 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 144,613 miles

Nearside Front side light not working bulb

Steering column top bearing slightly worn st (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 144,613 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on the rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side light not working bulb

Steering column top bearing slightly worn st (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 137,735 miles

Corrosion under car

Front windscreen has a chip

Fail 18 Apr 2019 137,725 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion under car

Front windscreen has a chip

Pass 5 May 2018 131,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2018 131,282 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 124,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 117,991 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 28 Apr 2015 110,986 miles

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

slight damage to nearside windscreen but not in swept area.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 99,051 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 99,051 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front back plate scraping on disc

Pass 11 May 2012 86,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 7 May 2011 70,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside outer c.v gaitor has a slight leak around outer clip

slight wear to front brake discs

undertrays fitted, restricting inspection

Fail 1 May 2010 56,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Unable to view inner rear brake pads. Off side front outer brake pad very low

Pass 1 May 2010 56,750 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Unable to view inner rear brake pads. Off side front outer brake pad very low

Pass 9 May 2009 49,065 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 36,196 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 LAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LAA, 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 LAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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