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AK05 KYG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,451 mi
Last recorded100,451 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 100,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop-link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle with under trays

Pass 25 Mar 2020 97,160 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 97,160 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s and n/s sill are in a advanced state off corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 93,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 93,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 90,968 miles

Nearside Front WING CORRODED

Fail 8 Feb 2018 90,963 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front WING CORRODED

Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer slight blow at seem (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 80,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer slight blow at seem (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,448 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 6 Apr 2016 75,447 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 28 Feb 2015 68,640 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2015 68,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2014 63,471 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Traction control light on dash system malfunction

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Feb 2013 56,996 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Traction control light on dash system malfunction

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2012 50,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,754 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,697 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,904 miles

exhaust corroded/corroding

offside rear tyre perished(original equipment)

rear wiper smearing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,031 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 KYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KYG, 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 KYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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