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AK05 WLC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,105 mi
Last recorded155,105 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 WLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 155,105 miles

Front offside and nearside wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner and outer edges and down to 3mm in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside outer sill panels corroded at front and rear

Pass 16 Aug 2024 148,615 miles

Front offside and nearside wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn close to sensor lead in pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels offside and nearside in mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 142,811 miles

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

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

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

both outer sill panels corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 136,102 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 129,766 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 125,804 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 120,241 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 120,241 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 112,311 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 112,311 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 105,507 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,421 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner tread areas

Pass 26 Aug 2015 90,787 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 79,716 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 70,882 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 60,659 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 51,242 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,957 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,427 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,848 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 WLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

AK05 WLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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