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AK05 LGZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,716 mi
Last recorded79,716 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,716 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 68,664 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight damage to front of vehicle

Fail 6 Jan 2011 65,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

nail in o/s/f tyre

slight damage to front of vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,733 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,250 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 32,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 LGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LGZ, 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 LGZ registered?

AK05 LGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is AK05 LGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 LGZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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