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AK05 XHC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,016 mi
Last recorded155,016 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 155,016 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 155,014 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 149,427 miles

both front headlamps milky

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 21 Jun 2016 136,027 miles

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

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 26 Jun 2015 123,440 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 110,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 110,523 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 108,766 miles

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

Nearside rear service brake slight binding.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,560 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 88,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,285 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 59,285 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 46,991 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 46,991 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 34,250 miles

BONNET STIFE TO OPEN

Fail 15 May 2008 34,249 miles

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

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

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 XHC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

AK05 XHC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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