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AK55 ABN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,180 mi
Last recorded165,180 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 165,180 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 161,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust boxes corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 144,124 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 144,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 137,319 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 137,310 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 132,255 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 122,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 114,567 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 114,558 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,708 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 102,708 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 93,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

small cut in nr side front tyre sidewall but no chords visible

Pass 20 Jul 2015 86,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,968 miles

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

cut to nearside front outer tyre wall but not exposing cords

Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,214 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 78,214 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,784 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 70,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,494 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,448 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,896 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 42,896 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,625 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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AK55 ABN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AK55 ABN, 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 ABN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 September 2005.

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