MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,397 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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
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
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s headlamp unit slightly deteriorated
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
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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)
bulb warning light displaying on dash
exhaust flexi mesh broken
o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract
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)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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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