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AK05 XGV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,273 mi
Last recorded147,273 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 147,273 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge and small cuts on tread

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

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

Nearside wing corroded not likely to causing injury at time

Offside Rear number plate lamp bulb dull advise renew

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms bushes worn advise renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 147,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge and small cuts on tread

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

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

Nearside wing corroded not likely to causing injury at time

Offside Rear number plate lamp bulb dull advise renew

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms bushes worn advise renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 141,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside outer pad wearing 3-4mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corroded /holed

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread ( was low on pressure)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface deteriorating found on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner and surface cracking between tread

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 141,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside outer pad wearing 3-4mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corroded /holed

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread ( was low on pressure)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface deteriorating found on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner and surface cracking between tread

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 128,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 128,734 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 117,605 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 117,599 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering inoperative Warning light on (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 117,040 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 101,880 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamp covers deteriorated

electronic power control lamp on

engine management light on

o/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 16 Jan 2017 96,422 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 96,422 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 195/65/15

Pass 14 Jan 2016 92,176 miles

Nearside Rear childseat in seatbelt

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jan 2016 92,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp cover deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high cover starting to deteriorate (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear childseat in seatbelt

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 83,747 miles

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

both headlamp covers deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,009 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,091 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 61,211 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,809 miles

near side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 43,622 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,904 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 34,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,604 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside front tyre BALD inner edge

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 XGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XGV, 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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AK05 XGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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