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AK05 DGY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

148,448 mi
Last recorded148,448 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 148,448 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailer arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrision

Fail 20 Apr 2026 148,444 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 145,280 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

General underneath corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 142,609 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 142,555 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 137,178 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion around rear subframes

Fail 19 Apr 2023 137,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced glass badly scratched, no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced glass badly scratched, no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail flexi hose has cut in it (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion around rear subframes

Pass 19 Apr 2022 133,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 130,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 128,442 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 118,826 miles

Exhaust front flexi section starting to deteriorate

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 108,635 miles

Exhaust front flexi section starting to deteriorate

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 94,836 miles

Exhaust front flexi section starting to deteriorate

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 80,139 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 72,955 miles

Exhaust front flexi section starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,702 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,240 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 52,883 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 47,059 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 41,485 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,359 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,777 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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AK05 DGY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 DGY, 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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AK05 DGY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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