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AK05 XDZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,910 mi
Last recorded82,910 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,910 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,028 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 61,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,246 miles

v belt tensioner worn ?

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,880 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,029 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,144 miles

corrosion to front and rear brake discs (slight)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 47,144 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion to front and rear brake discs (slight)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,764 miles

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

nearside front outer cv boot weeping from around clip

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

required one litre of engine oil prior to start of test

Fail 11 Oct 2011 41,764 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front outer cv boot weeping from around clip

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

required one litre of engine oil prior to start of test

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,262 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 37,262 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,548 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,275 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

AK05 XDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is AK05 XDZ safe to buy?

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