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AK05 LBO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,880 mi
Last recorded91,880 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,880 miles

offside front wing damaged causing sharp edge

Fail 4 Jun 2018 91,820 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside and nearside lenses detertiorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

offside front wing damaged causing sharp edge

Pass 8 May 2017 89,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlights misty but beam pattern still visible

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2017 89,332 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,561 miles

both headlights misty but beam pattern still visible

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 83,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,976 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,951 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,364 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,256 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 68,256 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 May 2010 49,226 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 38,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2008 25,792 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 LBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LBO, 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 LBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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