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AK05 XJV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,925 mi
Last recorded106,925 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 106,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 106,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s rear trailing arms big bushes slightly warn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s+o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 101,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+ o/s front edges warn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,499 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

millage display difficult to read correct millage sometimes

Fail 2 Sep 2020 99,499 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

millage display difficult to read correct millage sometimes

Pass 12 Sep 2019 97,148 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear tyre inner edge warn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,644 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

millage hard to read digital display slightly faded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 92,644 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre warn to wires (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s + o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,654 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 87,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,302 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 83,272 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s+o/s c v gaitor split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s+o/s washer not working (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,183 miles

rear washer provides insufficent water

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 78,182 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre nailed

rear washer provides insufficent water

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 70,149 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 70,146 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jun 2013 63,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre deep cut in tread

osr tyre cracks in tread

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,963 miles

nsr tyre deep cut in tread

osr tyre cracks in tread

Pass 29 May 2012 55,340 miles

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 26 May 2011 41,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 41,939 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,548 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,867 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,217 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 XJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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