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AK05 XGC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,324 mi
Last recorded115,324 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 115,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 115,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 113,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 110,104 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 108,520 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,742 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 103,551 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side rear tyre wearingon outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,144 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 88,220 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,174 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,362 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,940 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,073 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,478 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,179 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 35,577 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 35,575 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,941 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 28,939 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s rear tyre just legal outer edge

o/s front disc pad worn very low

o/s front tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,910 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 XGC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

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

Is AK05 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 XGC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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