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AK05 OBE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,268 mi
Last recorded84,268 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 84,268 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 81,574 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split by inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 78,395 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 75,602 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 73,014 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 70,559 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 69,263 miles

both headlamp lenz hazzy

Pass 29 May 2019 67,059 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 65,056 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 62,763 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 62,763 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 59,290 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2016 59,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 55,565 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 51,147 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 46,939 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 43,352 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 38,989 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 35,463 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 30,575 miles

n/s/r handbrake cable pulled on slightly

Pass 2 May 2008 25,298 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 OBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

AK05 OBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 May 2005.

Is AK05 OBE safe to buy?

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