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AD05 FKY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,520 mi
Last recorded124,520 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 FKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 124,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 119,445 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 112,527 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 105,318 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 105,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 96,975 miles

advise engine cover under tray and floor trays fitted obscuring ome testable items

Fail 1 Nov 2016 96,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195x65x15 inner shoulder scrubded off to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc c/v boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195x65x15 inner shoulder scrubded off to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise engine cover under tray and floor trays fitted obscuring ome testable items

Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,216 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight bind to N/S/R Brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,560 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 63,984 miles

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Fail 2 May 2012 63,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2011 50,917 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,312 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 39,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 35,123 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 35,123 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,185 miles

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

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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AD05 FKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD05 FKY, 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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AD05 FKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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