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AK05 KYY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,397 mi
Last recorded112,397 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 112,397 miles

Both rear brake disc covers corroded

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 112,397 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Both rear brake disc covers corroded

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 112,293 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,532 miles

Front suspension bushes showing signs of wear

Nearside Front Tyre very close to legal limit, STRONG ADVISE

Offside Front Tyre very close to legal limit, STRONG ADVISE

Offside Rear Tyre very close to legal limit, STRONG ADVISE

Offside Rear brake binding

Some brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jan 2018 103,532 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At Cat and at rear exhaust (7.1.2)

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

Front suspension bushes showing signs of wear

Nearside Front Tyre very close to legal limit, STRONG ADVISE

Offside Front Tyre very close to legal limit, STRONG ADVISE

Offside Rear Brake binding, Advise to be checked

Offside Rear Tyre very close to legal limit, STRONG ADVISE

Some brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,788 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 95,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 83,246 miles

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

o/s headlamp unit slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2014 83,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlamp unit slightly deteriorated

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2014 77,617 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 65,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 65,468 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,461 miles

bulb warning light displaying on dash

exhaust flexi mesh broken

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 12 Dec 2009 53,905 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,286 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 KYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KYY, 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 KYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2005.

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