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AK05 ORC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,436 mi
Last recorded172,436 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ORC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 172,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Wing mirror glass damaged

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position light only 50% working

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

Yellow steering wheel light on dash

Pass 11 Jun 2024 167,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 167,652 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside & offside. (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear centre (rearmost) exhaust clamp corroded/broken.

Offside offside repeater lens cloudy.

Rear rear sub-frame , suspension arms have surface corrosion.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 164,884 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 161,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 158,904 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side perished damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge,perished outer sidewall damage

headlamps deteriorated slightly effecting patterns

Pass 10 Aug 2020 157,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible join section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2020 157,000 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible join section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded.

Pass 23 May 2019 151,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 151,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 146,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake fluid reservoir and brake master cylinder damp

Fail 31 May 2018 146,004 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Close to excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake fluid reservoir and brake master cylinder damp

Pass 9 Jun 2017 141,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Fail 9 Jun 2017 141,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

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

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 2 Jun 2016 138,996 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 135,164 miles

slight corrosion to both front outer wheel arches

Pass 22 May 2014 128,179 miles

both front console bushs are worn split

both front head lights are poor

Pass 24 May 2013 110,415 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 94,150 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 76,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 60,015 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 42,759 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,869 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 ORC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ORC, 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 ORC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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