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AK05 XDM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,128 mi
Last recorded89,128 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 89,128 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 89,128 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,191 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Jul 2015 87,190 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,032 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2014 83,032 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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine Management Light On

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,340 miles

engine management light staying on

n/s/f bumper grill missing

Fail 4 Apr 2013 75,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management light staying on

n/s c.v gaiter leaking

n/s/f bumper grill missing

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 5 Apr 2012 67,755 miles

n/s/f lower bumper grill missing

Fail 5 Apr 2012 67,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f lower bumper grill missing

engine mansgement light staying on

Pass 29 Jan 2011 58,341 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,665 miles

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

child seats fitted 2 nsr/ osr seats tested best as poss

eml light on

Pass 2 Feb 2009 39,328 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 29,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,728 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 XDM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

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

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