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AK55 AKV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,102 mi
Last recorded105,102 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 105,102 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 105,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 91,216 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 91,216 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 88,670 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 88,670 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 85,047 miles

Front headlamps cloudy

Fail 10 Oct 2017 85,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer wing holed and rusty (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn n the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately outer wing rusty and week (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 78,787 miles

Front both headlamps cloudy

Hand brake lever high

Nearside Front wing rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2015 71,276 miles

Both headlamps foggy

Nearside Front Outer wing rusty

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting up on the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,234 miles

Exhaust is very rusty and week in places

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 68,234 miles

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

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

Exhaust is very rusty and week in places

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,484 miles

Srv spanner indicating the car is overdue a service

Fail 7 Oct 2013 66,484 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bulb indicator on the dashboard

Engine managment light on

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Srv spanner indicating the car is overdue a service

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,539 miles

front inner brake pads worn to excess

Fail 15 Sep 2012 61,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front inner brake pads worn to excess

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,340 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 54,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,146 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 40,440 miles

front brake pads worn to limit

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge

rear brake pads worn to excess

Fail 10 Aug 2009 40,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake pads worn to limit

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge

rear brake pads worn to excess

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 AKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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