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AK05 XBL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,703 mi
Last recorded106,703 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 106,703 miles

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

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

Front Head lamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2022 101,846 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 101,844 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights fogged up no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

all tyres cracking around tread , n/s/f very low on inner edge

n/s/r light has water ingress , sidelight dull

small pin hole in n/s/f inner CV boot

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Jun 2021 96,944 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 96,940 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 92,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 92,509 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 89,018 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Both rear calipers no not return to stop (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV gator perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Outer CV gator has a pin hole leak

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Rear Registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,117 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,604 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,260 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Front wiper blades required

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,006 miles

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

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

rear wiper not working

Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,145 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 60,145 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,886 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 49,471 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

all tyres underinflated

nearside front tyre severely worn on inner edge [possibly due to running underinflated]

Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,471 miles

all tyres underinflated

nearside front tyre severely worn on inner edge [possibly due to running underinflated]

Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,716 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 43,716 miles

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

2 x nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,234 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 XBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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