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AK05 XJP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,766 mi
Last recorded71,766 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 71,766 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,202 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear trailing arm both

Pass 22 Jul 2021 64,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general corrosion across suspension aria front and rear

Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 62,079 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 60,356 miles

Nearside Wash jet not working

Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Lambda (4.11 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion through out all suspension components

Fail 1 Aug 2019 60,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Wash jet not working

Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Lambda (4.11 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion through out all suspension components

Pass 4 Jul 2018 57,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,628 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 55,145 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,829 miles

Headlamp images cloudy

Fail 21 Sep 2015 53,829 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp images cloudy

Nearside rear wheel bearing not fully checked due to brake bind

Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,093 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 48,087 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 44,671 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 40,298 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,091 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,356 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,772 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 XJP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XJP, 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 XJP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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