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AK05 NXU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,492 mi
Last recorded130,492 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 130,492 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 123,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 114,801 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,234 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 108,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 98,959 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 98,959 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,619 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 92,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,283 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 83,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 5 Jul 2013 73,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2012 67,536 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 57,533 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 47,094 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 35,039 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 24,798 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 NXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 NXU registered?

AK05 NXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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