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AK05 LGN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,393 mi
Last recorded144,393 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 May 2020 144,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Inner & outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 129,559 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 129,559 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,283 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 118,589 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,754 miles

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

minor oil leak

n/s/f rim been repaired

Fail 25 Feb 2016 105,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

minor oil leak

n/s/f rim been repaired

Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,460 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,075 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,142 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 61,142 miles

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 54,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2011 54,543 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,574 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 39,692 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 39,692 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,256 miles

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

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 LGN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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