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AK05 ODE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,874 mi
Last recorded150,874 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 150,874 miles

Rear lights tinted

Pass 18 Jun 2022 137,999 miles

rear lamps tinited and top of window screen tinited

Fail 17 Jun 2022 137,994 miles

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

rear lamps tinited and top of window screen tinited

Pass 11 Jun 2021 125,152 miles

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

Rear lights tinted

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 114,247 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 105,340 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,800 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 91,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 91,397 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 86,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2016 86,245 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 79,808 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,256 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jul 2013 69,963 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 8 Jul 2011 55,947 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,834 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2009 41,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 35,066 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,066 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 ODE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ODE, 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 ODE registered?

AK05 ODE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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