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AK05 XBZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,505 mi
Last recorded107,505 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 107,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 103,661 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 103,661 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 97,230 miles

engine management light stays on

Fail 6 Sep 2017 97,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light stays on

Pass 2 Sep 2016 91,595 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,661 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 86,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 74,409 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 74,409 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2012 67,599 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 67,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 62,197 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 61,187 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,510 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,595 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 46,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 30,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2008 30,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XBZ 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 60%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

AK05 XBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 May 2005.

Is AK05 XBZ safe to buy?

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