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AK05 ZBD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,055 mi
Last recorded121,055 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ZBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 121,055 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 121,055 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 108,405 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 108,406 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside front & rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 101,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 93,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing start cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,071 miles

Front Headlamps lens misted beam patterns poor.

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 83,417 miles

Child seat fitted

Offside front brake flexi perished

Offside rear spring corroded

Pass 11 May 2020 79,154 miles

Child seat fitted

Rear springs corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 74,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2019 74,265 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 72,504 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2017 71,168 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 71,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,462 miles

underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2016 69,451 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres both perished ,cracking between tread

underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,257 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked.

Offside rear tyre tread cracked.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 68,248 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked.

Offside rear tyre tread cracked.

Fail 9 May 2013 58,023 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 58,023 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 55,404 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 55,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 47,100 miles

Front discs worn and corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 May 2010 44,359 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 37,862 miles

some cracking evident in rear tyre treads

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 ZBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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