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AK05 OEB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,295 mi
Last recorded153,295 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 153,295 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 153,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 142,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 142,279 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed in a cut inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 132,632 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 121,977 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 121,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 108,908 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 108,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 99,153 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,858 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 81,771 miles

NSR Damper misted with oil

Rear wiper noisy

Pass 5 Mar 2012 73,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 64,504 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 55,351 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 41,553 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,964 miles

o/s wing repeater in mirror dim

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 OEB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

AK05 OEB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is AK05 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 OEB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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