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AK05 WZZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,212 mi
Last recorded120,212 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 WZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 120,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 120,212 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2012 109,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2012 109,315 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 104,383 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 79,890 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 38,431 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,244 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,956 miles

Cover over both front and rear inner wings, and both off side and nearside floors not allowing full inspection

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight damage to nearside rear wing

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 WZZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 WZZ registered?

AK05 WZZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is AK05 WZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 WZZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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