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AK05 OFZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,894 mi
Last recorded126,894 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,894 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 116,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 113,406 miles

engine covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to offside side repeater

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 113,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to offside side repeater

engine covers fitted

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 109,338 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 109,338 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,989 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 104,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,509 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 28 Jun 2012 88,451 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,451 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 76,889 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,540 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,680 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 61,624 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 54,486 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 22 Mar 2008 49,954 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 49,954 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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 OFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OFZ, 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 OFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is AK05 OFZ safe to buy?

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