MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
eml on
epc on
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
eml on
epc on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too high both fronts; also advise polish up (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All rear light outer lenses slightly detriorated
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
All rear light outer lenses slightly detriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
chip windscreen
front tyres 2mm
nearside rear tyre 2mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
chip windscreen
front tyres 2mm
nearside rear tyre 2mm
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight deterioration to front reg plate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front reg plate deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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AK05 XEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 XEO, 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 XEO registered?
AK05 XEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 May 2005.
Is AK05 XEO safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK05 XEO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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