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AK05 XFZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,341 mi
Last recorded115,341 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 115,341 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 115,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 94,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 93,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 93,124 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking to sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (e))

n/s&o/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tyre cracking to sidewall

Fail 1 Dec 2021 87,552 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s&o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking to sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (e))

n/s&o/s headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

o/s rear tyre cracking to sidewall

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,660 miles

light cracking to n/s&o/s front tyres

light cracking to o/s rear tyre

n/s&o/s headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,356 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 76,653 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,469 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 75,469 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 74,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 72,941 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 70,596 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 67,318 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 58,604 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 49,945 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 41,916 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 32,703 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,163 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 25,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

AK05 XFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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