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AK05 HTY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

140,810 mi
Last recorded140,810 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 HTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 140,810 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 136,968 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 126,886 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 119,132 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 119,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 107,499 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tested in a wet condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine light on

Fail 19 Oct 2017 107,499 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tested in a wet condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,273 miles

Engine Management Lamp is on

Front bumper has accident damage

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,788 miles

Front bumper damaged AGAIN !!!

Fail 20 Oct 2015 92,788 miles

Front bumper damaged AGAIN !!!

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,558 miles

Engine management light on

N/S headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2014 86,558 miles

Engine management light on

N/S headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,428 miles

Engine mangement light on

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 71,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 71,551 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,923 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,501 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,429 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,656 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,075 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 HTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

AK05 HTY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 2005.

Is AK05 HTY safe to buy?

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