MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,452 miAbove average mileage for this year
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n/s side repeater slightly dim
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s side repeater slightly dim
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
BOTH FRONT OUTER CV GAITER SLIGHTLY LEAKING
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/F WING REPEATER SLIGHTLY DIM
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
BOTH FRONT OUTER CV GAITER SLIGHTLY LEAKING
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/F WING REPEATER SLIGHTLY DIM
FRONT AND REAR DISCS MARKED
N/S/F OUTER CV GAITER SLIGHTLY PERISHED
O/S/F OUTER CV GAITER SLIGHTLY LEAKING
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear disc scorned and pitting
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/ front tyre wearing on inner edge.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK05 HFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AK05 HFY, 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 HFY registered?
AK05 HFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2005.
Is AK05 HFY safe to buy?
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