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AK05 FYA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,238 mi
Last recorded110,238 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 110,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 106,757 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 106,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 97,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 91,472 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

N/S/R Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm at lowest point (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x4 Chips (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2016 87,278 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front tyre starting to perish.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2016 87,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front tyre starting to perish.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,268 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 78,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 62,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamps slightly deteriorated\nsf wheel for slight damage\both front tyres on 2mm tread depth and ns bald on inner tread approaching legal limit\brake discs wearing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,577 miles

headlamps slightly deteriorated\nsf wheel for slight damage\both front tyres on 2mm tread depth and ns bald on inner tread approaching legal limit\brake discs wearing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,960 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,709 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking.

nearside rear tyre cracking excessively.

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 34,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,451 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 19,051 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 FYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FYA, 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 FYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2005.

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