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AK05 RWY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,917 mi
Last recorded109,917 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 RWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,917 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 109,917 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,810 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 105,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,768 miles

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

nearside rear outer sill repaired

under tray fitted time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2016 102,768 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sill repaired

under tray fitted time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,469 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 99,469 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 88,004 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,310 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,357 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,613 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 69,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 54,057 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 37,675 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 37,675 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 RWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 RWY registered?

AK05 RWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is AK05 RWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 RWY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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