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AX05 OKD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,229 mi
Last recorded66,229 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 66,229 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,755 miles

Exhaust emissions close to manufacturer's specified limit

Fail 11 Jul 2025 63,607 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 61,738 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 61,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 58,043 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and tearing on outer sidewall, inner sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, tearing on outer sidewall and in tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 53,717 miles

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

under trays

Pass 11 Jul 2019 52,285 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 52,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,309 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,387 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 46,387 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,139 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,476 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,018 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,369 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,486 miles

n/s driveshaft outer boot deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,412 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 24,844 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,139 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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AX05 OKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX05 OKD, 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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What year was AX05 OKD registered?

AX05 OKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AX05 OKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 OKD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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