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AK05 OEH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,648 mi
Last recorded147,648 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 147,648 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 147,648 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 144,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside spring support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 139,172 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside/nearside (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 20 Nov 2017 132,891 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced offside/nearside (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 14 Nov 2016 124,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 9 Nov 2015 117,298 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside/nearside (1.7.5a)

engine tray fitted and component tray obscuring some underside component

Pass 3 Nov 2014 109,933 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 105,652 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 99,708 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 99,641 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,088 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 85,858 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 72,908 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front outer brake pad worn

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,065 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,389 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 OEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OEH, 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 OEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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