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AK05 ODS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,782 mi
Last recorded185,782 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 185,782 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 3 Aug 2024 185,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 5 Aug 2023 179,816 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 5 Aug 2023 179,816 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced extensive general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 31 Jul 2022 173,961 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

backing plates on rear brakes corroded

covers fitted masking some testable items

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2022 173,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolts missing from cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted masking some testable items

rear brakes back plates corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 170,574 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi section slight blow

Fail 16 Aug 2021 170,574 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi section slight blow

Pass 15 Aug 2020 164,669 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 161,134 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on (wiring faulty N/S/F)

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

Power assist light on

Rear Tyres perishing (both)

gear stick stiff

Pass 21 Jul 2017 160,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limmit worn to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

all brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 160,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken jamming top mount (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limmit worn to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

all brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 147,344 miles

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 147,344 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 126,987 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)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2013 110,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 1 Oct 2012 94,071 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inside

Fail 29 Sep 2011 83,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,726 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,514 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 67,514 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,100 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 54,100 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,266 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 ODS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ODS, 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 ODS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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