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AK55 AWU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,390 mi
Last recorded74,390 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 AWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 74,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Several Testable Components Obscured by Undertrays

Pass 17 Mar 2025 70,869 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 70,869 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 67,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 64,127 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 63,642 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 63,641 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,017 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 62,016 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,722 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 59,229 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 59,229 miles

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

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 57,780 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 55,773 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Dec 2016 53,839 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,372 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,738 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 9 Dec 2013 43,189 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked & perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 39,550 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2011 377,100 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 33,113 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,569 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 23,853 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 23,853 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 AWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AWU, 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 AWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is AK55 AWU safe to buy?

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