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AK05 TMU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,423 mi
Last recorded151,423 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 151,423 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 150,261 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 150,210 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 141,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 139,217 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 130,971 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic cover under vehicle.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 130,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic cover under vehicle.

Pass 19 May 2016 124,765 miles

plastic under covers fitted not allowing some inspection

Fail 4 May 2016 124,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing All Wheels Missing 1 Nut (4.2.A.1e)

Front Wipers Slightly Damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 119,071 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 30 Aug 2014 114,578 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 103,597 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and out of shape

Pass 18 May 2012 92,104 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 77,207 miles

shallow cut on inner wall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2011 77,207 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

shallow cut on inner wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,515 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 49,515 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 34,961 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 TMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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