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AK05 OCM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,799 mi
Last recorded112,799 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 112,799 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 103,813 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 103,813 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 81,721 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 81,721 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,662 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 69,044 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 62,843 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 62,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 51,900 miles

wiper blade condition poor

Fail 24 Apr 2010 51,900 miles

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

wiper blade condition poor

Pass 25 Apr 2009 40,210 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 26,148 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 OCM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

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

Is AK05 OCM safe to buy?

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