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AK55 AKF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,918 mi
Last recorded115,918 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 115,918 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner side

Front headlamps lenses detoriated

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 115,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs worn on inner side

Front headlamps lenses detoriated

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

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

engine mal. lamp on

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,171 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 75,112 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 75,112 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 65,325 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 65,325 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,196 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 56,196 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,362 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,646 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 29,222 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 AKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AKF, 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 AKF registered?

AK55 AKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 2005.

Is AK55 AKF safe to buy?

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