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AK55 AOE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,444 mi
Last recorded77,444 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 77,444 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 77,444 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre 195/65/15V

Fail 29 Mar 2016 72,837 miles

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

engine management warning lamp on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 65,446 miles

engine warning light indicate fault

Fail 20 Feb 2015 65,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light indicate fault

Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,694 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,893 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 44,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 35,992 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,413 miles

handbrake pivots not fully returning

rear brake discs corroded

tyres worn low

Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,321 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,557 miles

hand brake pivots not returning to thier stops

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,035 miles

All tyres slightly perrished,cracks appearing along lines of tread

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 AOE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AOE, 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 AOE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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