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AK55 AAY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,420 mi
Last recorded92,420 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 AAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,420 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 90,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 90,604 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 85,701 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 79,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 76,735 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 76,732 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,679 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 73,666 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,950 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,815 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

offside rear tyre cracking within tread pattern and on outer edge

Fail 29 Sep 2015 67,815 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

offside rear tyre cracking within tread pattern and on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2014 65,005 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,148 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 60,071 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,326 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,936 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 3 Sep 2009 30,305 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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AK55 AAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK55 AAY, 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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AK55 AAY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 September 2005.

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