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AK05 XAX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,402 mi
Last recorded128,402 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 128,402 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 123,606 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 116,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 11 Jul 2017 116,152 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,758 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under-tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,487 miles

both front headlights fogged up

n/s/r bump stop perished

Fail 9 Jul 2015 99,487 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front headlights fogged up

n/s/r bump stop perished

Fail 4 Jul 2015 99,443 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust mtg dameged

n/s/r shocker dust cover adrift

Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,141 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 91,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 82,170 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,758 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 22 Jun 2011 63,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake disc outer face excessively pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,291 miles

offside rear brake disc outer face excessively pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 53,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,525 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 43,057 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 43,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 31,573 miles

advise both rear tyres slightly out of shape inner edge

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 XAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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