2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AK05 ACF
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/04/2005. Recorded mileage 145,994 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1598cc
AK05 ACF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2023
- 145,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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AK05 ACF Mileage History
- 03/11/2021137,612 mi
- 04/11/2021137,617 mi+5 mi
- 09/11/2022141,584 mi+3,967 mi
- 09/11/2023145,470 mi+3,886 mi
- 14/11/2023145,994 mi+524 mi
Average of roughly 4,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AK05 ACF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (AK05 ACF) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has large cuts ins”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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