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FA05 AKO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

187,586 mi
Last recorded187,586 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 AKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 187,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 187,586 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 175,301 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 175,301 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 163,163 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 163,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 163,154 miles

Chips in the windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2018 163,154 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Chips in the windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2017 153,041 miles

nearside outer sill is damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chip in the windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2016 143,842 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Offside rear light unit full of condensation

Fail 13 Feb 2016 143,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front number plate is cracked

Offside rear light unit full of condensation

Pass 7 Feb 2015 132,825 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 132,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 122,560 miles

rear brake imbalance

Pass 8 Aug 2012 103,915 miles

brake warning light on dash

front brake discs are corroded & worn

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 103,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on dash

front brake discs are corroded & worn

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,982 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts in the inner & outer edges worn on the inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2011 92,982 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre has cuts in the inner & outer edges worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,056 miles

O/S/R Wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,031 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 43,757 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 43,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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FA05 AKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FA05 AKO, 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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FA05 AKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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