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AK05 XHR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,347 mi
Last recorded156,347 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Aug 2019 156,347 miles

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

Nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Slight bulge on offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 20 Aug 2018 145,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 134,511 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 122,572 miles

Nearside and offside front tyre treads worn unevenly

Nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 21 Aug 2015 108,367 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 12 Aug 2014 97,424 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Offside rear tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,456 miles

Nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 May 2010 46,340 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 36,170 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,846 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 XHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

AK05 XHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is AK05 XHR safe to buy?

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