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AK05 LCV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,613 mi
Last recorded122,613 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 122,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 120,245 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 120,240 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 115,892 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 115,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 112,511 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 107,962 miles

Offside Rear brake disc back plate heavily corroded and holed.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 107,895 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate heavily corroded and holed.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 103,263 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer heavily cracked and perished (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp lenses clouded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 103,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides outer heavily cracked and perished (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlamp lenses clouded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,551 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlights going opaque

Fail 3 Jan 2017 100,551 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

headlights going opaque

Fail 30 Dec 2016 100,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seats fitted to rear of vehicle

Dogbone engine mounting has play

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil level below minimum

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 98,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2015 96,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,976 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,348 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,542 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,203 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 15 Jan 2009 43,681 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 LCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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