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AK05 TKN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,998 mi
Last recorded136,998 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 136,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear number plate damaged but not misread

Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,172 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 101,171 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age

Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,794 miles

Slight damage to nsr light cluster

Fail 24 Apr 2015 63,793 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Slight damage to nsr light cluster

Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 50,676 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 40,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,424 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,368 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,381 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,124 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 TKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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