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AK05 XCG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

63,092 mi
Last recorded63,092 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 63,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 61,826 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 60,958 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

dip beam deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2023 59,536 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 58,583 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,481 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 56,498 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 55,235 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (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 19 Feb 2018 53,884 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 52,588 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,850 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 48,402 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,800 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,029 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,954 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 37,732 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,732 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,332 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,731 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 23,556 miles

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 XCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

AK05 XCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is AK05 XCG safe to buy?

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