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AK05 LCJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,732 mi
Last recorded131,732 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 131,732 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside headlight held in with cable ties but still secure

Pass 14 Feb 2024 123,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 123,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 113,604 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 102,932 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 86,523 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 71,905 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 71,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight perished (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,600 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens is weathering / deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch liner is missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 63,587 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet catch is missing / no primary or safety catch securing bonnet closed (3.1 (c))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently secured closed by cable ties (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens is weathering / deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch liner is missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,137 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 34,065 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 26,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 26,515 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 25,241 miles

e.s.p light 0n

Pass 25 May 2011 23,829 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,236 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 19,915 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 17,807 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 LCJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LCJ, 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 LCJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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