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AK05 WGM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,560 mi
Last recorded164,560 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 WGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 164,560 miles

Front Both wipers slightly smearing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 164,549 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Both wipers slightly smearing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 159,752 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 159,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated *STRONG ADVISE* (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 155,482 miles

Front numberplate cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is close to limit plus outer sidewall is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 148,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 143,493 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 143,489 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 132,610 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 132,610 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault under seat wiring (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 116,068 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 115,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 24 Apr 2015 101,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,123 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 79,895 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2013 79,893 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2012 68,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,731 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 27 Apr 2011 58,808 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,392 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 42,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,681 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)

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 WGM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WGM, 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 WGM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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