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AK05 NXL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 NXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 144,438 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 144,438 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 137,370 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 137,370 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens deteriating

Pass 8 Jan 2024 132,942 miles

Nearside Rear Slight bind

Fail 8 Jan 2024 132,942 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Slight bind

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 127,028 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 118,677 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 109,874 miles

Front headlights are deteriorated

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 6 Jan 2021 109,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front headlights are deteriorated

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2020 100,248 miles

Front headlights are deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2019 99,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced door mirror unit (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced door mirror unit (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front headlights are deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer side light inop

Pass 18 May 2018 84,342 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 84,342 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 77,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rattle from rear on road test nothing found on further inspection

Fail 30 May 2017 77,116 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 71,207 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 60,154 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 45,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 39,339 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 38,625 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 35,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 31,988 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 31,976 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads not in complete contact with disc.s causing corrosion & scoring

Pass 22 May 2009 24,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,010 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 NXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

AK05 NXL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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