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AK05 YWH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,402 mi
Last recorded67,402 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,402 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 52,760 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 44,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,034 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,389 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre walls cracking and perrishing

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Apr 2009 22,211 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,507 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge and close to limit

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 YWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 YWH registered?

AK05 YWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AK05 YWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 YWH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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