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AK55 APZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,243 mi
Last recorded118,243 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 118,243 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 105,858 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 98,895 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 98,895 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,777 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,836 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 76,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,750 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,097 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,285 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 37,087 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 36,975 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light on

Fail 30 Aug 2008 27,808 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 27,808 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 APZ 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 78.6%.

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 APZ, 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 APZ registered?

AK55 APZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is AK55 APZ safe to buy?

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