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AK05 YYZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,804 mi
Last recorded166,804 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 166,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and smooth on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 166,804 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and smooth on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 155,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting/ bearing assembly worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 155,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mounting/ bearing assembly worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 147,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 147,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 136,016 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 135,989 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,872 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 113,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 113,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,506 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 102,395 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 1st joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear shock absorber top dust gards insecure

n/s/r seat belt stalk outer plastic cover missing

o/s/r seat back in poor cond.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 94,439 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 1st joint (7.1.2)

both rear shock absorber top dust gards insecure

n/s/r seat belt stalk outer plastic cover missing

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r seat back in poor cond.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,308 miles

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

offside rear brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,015 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,911 miles

rear bump stops broken.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,414 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 34,251 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,304 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 YYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YYZ, 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 YYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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