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AK05 WKW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,272 mi
Last recorded143,272 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 WKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2021 143,272 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 140,174 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 134,630 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,025 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 120,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 115,885 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 108,639 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 101,833 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 93,343 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 11 Mar 2013 93,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SRS Warning lamp on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 78,298 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,527 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 64,888 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 58,101 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 58,098 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 WKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WKW, 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 WKW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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