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AK05 YOP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

167,064 mi
Last recorded167,064 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 167,064 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 167,064 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 165,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 165,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 160,006 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 May 2022 160,004 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2021 152,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2020 143,813 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 136,170 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2018 127,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 120,520 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 113,537 miles

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Pass 12 May 2015 106,906 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 101,806 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 101,783 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 101,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 96,012 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 95,975 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 90,793 miles

o/s/r parking brake not fully returning to stop

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,964 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 76,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 68,217 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 68,217 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 58,641 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 YOP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YOP, 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 YOP registered?

AK05 YOP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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