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AK05 ZMX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

128,444 mi
Last recorded128,444 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ZMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 128,444 miles

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

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 14 Jul 2022 120,117 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 120,077 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 116,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 109,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm in outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 109,031 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm in outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 101,507 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 97,023 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 97,021 miles

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

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

alternator pulley missing

Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,983 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 90,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,604 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 83,604 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 74,680 miles

all tyres cracked in tread area

Fail 23 Jun 2015 74,680 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres cracked in tread area

headlamps and patterns badly diffused

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,817 miles

headlamp lenses poor, aims diffused

Fail 8 Jul 2014 73,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

headlamp lenses poor, aims diffused

n/s/f tyre almost bald on inner shoulder

uneven wear on rear tyres, both worn close to 3mm

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,637 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 66,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,048 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front and nearside rear tyre's on outer side wall.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 48,555 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,121 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,822 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,982 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 ZMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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