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AK05 XFJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,788 mi
Last recorded73,788 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 73,788 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 73,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 68,382 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 68,377 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,171 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 66,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam patern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no beam patern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front strut leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,679 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,902 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 61,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,499 miles

o/s/r and both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,029 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,509 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,924 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have out of shape sidewalls

Fail 22 Apr 2013 46,415 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres have out of shape sidewalls

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,026 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,604 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,465 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,020 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 XFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

AK05 XFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AK05 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 XFJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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