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AK05 TPZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,120 mi
Last recorded107,120 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 107,120 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 92,533 miles

front discs wearing out . both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Apr 2014 92,533 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)

front discs wearing out . both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Apr 2013 84,885 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 84,874 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,253 miles

n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

Fail 29 Mar 2012 77,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres on limit

n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,654 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 61,453 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 54,273 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,129 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 TPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

AK05 TPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is AK05 TPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 TPZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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