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AK05 WWJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,587 mi
Last recorded122,587 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 WWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 122,587 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 122,586 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on the inner edge (195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 119,779 miles

Headlamps opaque

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/65/15 ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 119,712 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamps opaque

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/65/15 ()

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

Pass 4 May 2022 122,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021
Pass 1 May 2019 107,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 107,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,990 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint borderline pass!! (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,265 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake imbalance high

headlamp lens need cleaning

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,018 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2012 55,701 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 49,037 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 49,037 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 41,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,399 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,351 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WWJ, 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 WWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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