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AK05 XJG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,826 mi
Last recorded146,826 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 146,826 miles

Sill corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2023 145,743 miles

Corrosion to sills

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 144,099 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 144,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 141,240 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 141,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside 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))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 135,163 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 122,223 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 104,326 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2018 104,326 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 93,115 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2016 87,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 69,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2013 61,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 54,566 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 51,481 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 51,481 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,770 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 45,325 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,325 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,124 miles

advise signs of grease around n/s/f outer cv boot. n/s/r tyre on 2mm. slight rattle on o/s/r wheel. bonnet secondry catch seized.

Pass 30 May 2008 27,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XJG, 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 XJG registered?

AK05 XJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is AK05 XJG safe to buy?

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