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AK55 AHY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,470 mi
Last recorded104,470 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 AHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 104,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm/ bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 95,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 90,522 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 90,522 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,590 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 82,590 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 82,486 miles

eml on

Fail 15 Sep 2017 82,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

eml on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,063 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,349 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,425 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,755 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 29,840 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 29,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

esp light on.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,954 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,137 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,144 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 AHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AHY, 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 AHY registered?

AK55 AHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is AK55 AHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 AHY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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