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AK05 XED

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,271 mi
Last recorded73,271 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 73,271 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr-osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 68,812 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 67,743 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 65,772 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 64,326 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 62,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 62,283 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor broken

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake warning lamp on

Pass 3 Jun 2020 60,335 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,339 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,748 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,046 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,645 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,452 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 42,452 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,887 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 36,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,431 miles

rear disc on offside is corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,470 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,311 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,594 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 XED 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 XED, 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 XED registered?

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

Is AK05 XED safe to buy?

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