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AK05 TLZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,615 mi
Last recorded90,615 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2016 90,615 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,972 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread and wearing on shoulders

Offside and nearside front headlamp lenses misted over

Offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to crack and perish

Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,569 miles

EXHAUST FLEXIBLE SECTION SEPARATED.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS.

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAT BUILD UP.

PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE CORROSION ON BRAKING FACES.

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,565 miles

EXHAUST FLEXIBLE SECTION SEPARATED.

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP LENS STARTING TO FADE.

NEARSIDE REAR PARK-BRAKE EFFORT LOW.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN AND HEAVILY CRACKING.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,980 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Slight blow at intermediate exhaust join

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,116 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 46,932 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 38,009 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2008 29,495 miles

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

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 TLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TLZ, 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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What year was AK05 TLZ registered?

AK05 TLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is AK05 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 TLZ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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