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AK05 ODU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,571 mi
Last recorded101,571 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ODU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 101,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,992 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,916 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 94,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 91,516 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 87,852 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 83,612 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 76,341 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 68,063 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,005 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 59,005 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,355 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 47,568 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 41,890 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,244 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 30,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 24,940 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 ODU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ODU, 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 ODU registered?

AK05 ODU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is AK05 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 ODU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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