MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both outer sills have signs of bubbling/blistering at rears
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens scratched (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
n/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges
windscreen cracked on lower n/s but not effecting the drivers view ahead
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
osr brake disc overheated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
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AK05 BYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 AK05 BYL, 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 AK05 BYL registered?
AK05 BYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is AK05 BYL safe to buy?
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