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AK55 AEG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,433 mi
Last recorded111,433 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 AEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 111,433 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,646 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 84,846 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 75,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 73,299 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 73,292 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 May 2014 69,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 May 2014 69,442 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2013 64,065 miles

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

nearside rear has slight brake bind

Pass 24 May 2012 59,796 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 52,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed

o/s/f and n/s/r brake disc shields deteriorated

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread but unable to see if it is through to cords

undertray and under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 45,014 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r brake disc backing plates corroded and slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre has a cut-not to cord and within limits

Fail 30 Apr 2010 45,014 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and pitted

o/s/f and n/s/r brake disc backing plates corroded and slightly deteriorated

o/s/r brake disc worn and pitted

o/s/r tyre has a cut-not to cord and within limits

Fail 26 May 2009 38,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to check underneath properly all covered in

Pass 26 May 2009 38,055 miles

unable to check underneath properly all covered in

Pass 23 May 2008 28,691 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 AEG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK55 AEG, 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 AK55 AEG registered?

AK55 AEG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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