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AK05 WTP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,856 mi
Last recorded132,856 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,856 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre were inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2019 121,748 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 121,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 112,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre PUNCTURE REPAIR ()

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 112,469 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 104,667 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 104,667 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 97,897 miles

both rear brake callipers have a tendency to stick on release

Fail 24 Jun 2016 97,897 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brake callipers have a tendency to stick on release

Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,177 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 92,177 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,536 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,326 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 67,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,055 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 61,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 54,193 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 54,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear number plate lights blue

Pass 15 Jul 2009 44,234 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,951 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 WTP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WTP, 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 WTP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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