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AK05 WTJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,444 mi
Last recorded141,444 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 141,444 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,622 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 130,622 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 118,954 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 108,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 98,921 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 92,957 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 84,714 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 73,260 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 67,705 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 16 May 2011 60,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 49,054 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,709 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,844 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 WTJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

AK05 WTJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2005.

Is AK05 WTJ safe to buy?

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