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AK05 LFL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,506 mi
Last recorded136,506 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 136,506 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 132,051 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 132,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15, Advise tracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 128,596 miles

Corrosion rear suspension components.

Reg plates slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Oct 2022 124,968 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension.

Reg plates slightly deteriorated.

Fail 20 Sep 2022 124,968 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to rear suspension.

Reg plates slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Sep 2021 121,243 miles

heavy corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 27 Sep 2021 121,243 miles

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

heavy corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 22 Sep 2020 117,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to suspension.

Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 113,922 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 108,029 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 108,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,869 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 94,943 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,367 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 88,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,205 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 74,425 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 66,816 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 28 Nov 2011 61,227 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,104 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,008 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,477 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 24 Jan 2008 29,553 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 LFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LFL, 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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What year was AK05 LFL registered?

AK05 LFL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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