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AK05 OBJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,153 mi
Last recorded101,153 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2019 101,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror sharpe edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 95,833 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 95,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,530 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 70,243 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,295 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 13 May 2013 59,359 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 53,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 May 2011 46,901 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 46,901 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 40,087 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 33,562 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 19 May 2008 26,694 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 26,694 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 OBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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