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AK05 OAP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,152 mi
Last recorded132,152 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 132,152 miles

Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear sill damaged

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 129,824 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 126,149 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 120,149 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 114,441 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 114,433 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 107,344 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 107,344 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,986 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 102,986 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,468 miles

both front suspension arms rear mounting bushes deteriorating

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,904 miles

both front suspension arms rear mounting bushes starting to crack/perish

front & rear brake discs wearing

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit towards inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2014 92,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front suspension arms rear mounting bushes starting to crack/perish

front & rear brake discs wearing

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit towards inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 88,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 82,916 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 82,914 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2011 77,948 miles

front or rear brake pads not checked

slight brake disc wear

Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,621 miles

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

other 3 tyres on 3mm.

Pass 12 May 2009 58,466 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 OAP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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