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AK05 XFP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,065 mi
Last recorded84,065 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 84,065 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 84,064 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 79,932 miles

Front off side Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 79,931 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front off side Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 77,451 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Boot lid can not be opened from the outside

Fail 8 Nov 2023 77,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Boot lid can not be opened from the outside

Pass 9 Nov 2022 75,423 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 75,421 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 73,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in middle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 71,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 66,029 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 55,910 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 195/65/ R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment is required

Fail 24 Oct 2018 55,910 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 195/65/ R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment is required

Pass 9 Nov 2017 51,239 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 51,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,367 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,129 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 33,819 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,734 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 22,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 19,984 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 17,467 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 15,996 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 13,843 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 XFP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 XFP registered?

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

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