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AK55 AKJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,724 mi
Last recorded103,724 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 103,724 miles

Drivers washer jet partially blocked

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses fogged barely meeting minimum requirements (1.7.5a)

Oil leak!!!

Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2016 83,167 miles

Secondary bonnet catch is faulty

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,747 miles

Nearside Rear brake dirt sheild missing

Wear and rust front and rear brake disc's

oil leak engine

rust on front and rear suspension components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 69,747 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake dirt sheild missing

Wear and rust front and rear brake disc's

oil leak engine

rust on front and rear suspension components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,838 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,728 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 58,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 51,788 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,447 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 45,447 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre spliting in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,326 miles

rear tyres spliting in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2008 26,825 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)

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 AKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AKJ, 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 AKJ registered?

AK55 AKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is AK55 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 AKJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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