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AK05 XDB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,577 mi
Last recorded95,577 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 95,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 95,576 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Lambda high / Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 89,067 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,461 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 79,988 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 74,841 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 79,878 miles

near side outer cv boot

Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,071 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight wear in both front brake discs

Fail 17 Jun 2020 66,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

exhaust system corroded

slight wear in both front brake discs

Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,814 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front headlamp beam images fading

exhaust system corroded

wear in both front brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2018 63,108 miles

both front headlamp beam images fading

exhausts sytem corroded

slight wear in both front brake discs

Fail 14 Jun 2018 63,089 miles

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

both front headlamp beam images fading

exhausts sytem corroded

slight wear in both front brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2017 60,754 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES FADING

Fail 3 Jul 2017 60,754 miles

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

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP LENSES FADING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW ON TREAD

SUGGEST CHECK AND ADJUST TRACKING-NON TEST ITEM

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,211 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,072 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW ON TREAD

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 44,589 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 40,221 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,495 miles

engine oil leak (driping on floor)

front no plate cracked

front tyres starting to wear on sides O/sf tyre nearing limits

front wippers starting to smeer screen

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,393 miles

front no plate cracked

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 XDB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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