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AK55 AHL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,942 mi
Last recorded163,942 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 163,942 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 158,035 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 158,030 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 146,569 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 135,823 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)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 135,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both headlight lens slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2016 117,027 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 117,027 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

advise front wheel alignment check

Pass 3 Oct 2015 103,177 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,455 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front door mirror indicator lens damage

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,441 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 64,478 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 64,478 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake brake discs lipped pads ok

rear brake discs lipped and pads aprox 70/75% worn

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,273 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 46,272 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,067 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,754 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 AHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AHL, 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 AHL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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