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AK05 YOD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,823 mi
Last recorded126,823 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 126,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened central bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened central bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 113,930 miles

Central Front exhaust leak from flexy pipe

Pass 8 May 2018 106,918 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 24 May 2017 95,535 miles

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

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

engine management light on

slight play in n/s intermediate steering rack joint

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,876 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 70,108 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,672 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,086 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,930 miles

Both front tyres slightly perrished in tread area

Front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 34,145 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,532 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 16,502 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 YOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 YOD, 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 YOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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