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AK05 ZRU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,218 mi
Last recorded190,218 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ZRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 190,218 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 190,218 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake hose not securely attached to any adequate support bracket

Pass 25 Sep 2020 175,748 miles

2nd hand n/s front strut/spring fitted.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s outer sill damaged at front end.

slight dampness on n/s rear brake pipe into rear hose connection, but no leak detected when pressure held on brake at time of test.

Fail 23 Sep 2020 175,726 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s outer sill damaged at front end.

slight dampness on n/s rear brake pipe into rear hose connection, but no leak detected when pressure held on brake at time of test.

Pass 28 Sep 2019 165,460 miles

both rear trailing arms bushes separating

Fail 24 Sep 2019 165,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlight beam image getting weak/poor

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arms bushes separating

Pass 26 Sep 2018 146,837 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 146,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 141,241 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 131,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 121,158 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 109,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,283 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 94,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,593 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 82,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,649 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,442 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,383 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 40,074 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,868 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 ZRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZRU, 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 ZRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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