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AK55 AFX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,630 mi
Last recorded89,630 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 AFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 89,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc Backing Plate Corroded

Offside Rear Brake Disc Backing Plate Corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,258 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Disc backing Plate Corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 74,422 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 71,483 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 71,476 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 68,337 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 68,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2020 65,622 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 59,750 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 52,324 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 46,513 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,954 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,063 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 30,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,333 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,437 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 21,692 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 18,702 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 AFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AFX, 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 AK55 AFX registered?

AK55 AFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 2005.

Is AK55 AFX safe to buy?

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