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AK55 AGZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,545 mi
Last recorded98,545 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 AGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 98,545 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 98,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seatbelt cannot be checked due to seat covers

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,071 miles

Nearside Front 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 Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 85,339 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 85,339 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 72,331 miles

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

Offside Rear brake back corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2019 72,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake back corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2018 65,977 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front both sides disc back plates corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 65,977 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front both sides disc back plates corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear disc back plate corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2017 63,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 63,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,918 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 58,867 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,371 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Apr 2015 56,371 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2014 53,389 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,093 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 50,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,485 miles

ESP Warning light on.

Windscreen damage [zone "A"]

Fail 6 Aug 2012 46,485 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Coolant warning light on.

ESP Warning light on.

Rear brake discs very corroded.

Windscreen damage [zone "A"]

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,877 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,283 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 26,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,616 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 AGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AGZ, 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 AGZ registered?

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

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