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AKX 195E

2005 Volkswagen Pick Up

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,367 mi
Last recorded29,367 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Pick Up43,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKX 195E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 29,367 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 29,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor/inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor/inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,853 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 28,826 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,666 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,705 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,501 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 25,136 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 25,131 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 25,083 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,217 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side rear inner cv boot split

off side rear inner cv boot split

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,239 miles

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted front to rear

exhaust protruding beyond rear of vehicle and is a hazard to pedestrians

front brake pads worn

no rear bumper fitted

underside of vehicle flaking

Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,691 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 21,691 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 20,011 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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AKX 195E is a 2005 Volkswagen Pick Up in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 43,058 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 Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKX 195E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AKX 195E registered?

AKX 195E is a 2005 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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