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AK05 ODN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,147 mi
Last recorded132,147 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ODN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 132,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 123,759 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 123,759 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective latch seized (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 114,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge.. 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 114,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge.. 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 105,213 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside & offside headlamp outer lens' are deteriorating

nearside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

Fail 3 Jun 2019 105,158 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside & offside headlamp outer lens' are deteriorating

nearside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2018 99,345 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 99,345 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,293 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 May 2016 82,675 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,147 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 69,427 miles

offside rear tyre worn on iner edge and has a nail in tread

Fail 21 May 2013 63,717 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and perished

Pass 21 May 2013 63,717 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge and perished

Pass 30 May 2012 55,831 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 55,831 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,319 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Apr 2010 40,637 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 40,601 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,306 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 ODN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ODN, 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 ODN registered?

AK05 ODN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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