MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK05 XCB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 XCB, 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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What year was AK05 XCB registered?
AK05 XCB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 2005.
Is AK05 XCB safe to buy?
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