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AK05 XHV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,193 mi
Last recorded113,193 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 113,193 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2023 113,193 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2022 109,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 104,726 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 104,725 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 98,434 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 98,434 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,383 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,378 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,299 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,269 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished along tread base & close to limit.

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 49,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished along tread base & close to limit.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 42,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,270 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,417 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 30,565 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,198 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 XHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

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

Is AK05 XHV safe to buy?

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