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AK05 TOA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,457 mi
Last recorded121,457 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2024 121,457 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

steering very heavy

Pass 6 Jun 2022 101,101 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

headlight image weak -headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2021 95,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 94,221 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 94,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch defective

Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 89,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 86,860 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 86,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant cap missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 25 Apr 2017 82,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges of tread

tears in tread area's of both rear tyres

Fail 25 Apr 2016 77,677 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges of tread

tears in tread area's of both rear tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 72,822 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 67,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 63,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,157 miles

CANNOT CHECK N/SIDE REAR SEAT BELT BABY SEAT FITTED

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,175 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,668 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,655 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 38,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges of tread close to legal limit

surface cracks/tears in tread area of nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,056 miles

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

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 TOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TOA, 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 TOA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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