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AK05 WRD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,555 mi
Last recorded105,555 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 WRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2018 105,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction also epc light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,720 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow poss/cat or manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 95,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split and leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow poss/cat or manifold (7.1.2)

Central Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure rear seat base loose (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 95,231 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 86,908 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres aged

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,767 miles

advise slight brake bind offside rear wheel

Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,563 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 59,563 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,331 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,511 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,336 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 WRD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRD, 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 WRD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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