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AK55 BAO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,167 mi
Last recorded152,167 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 152,167 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 135,737 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 17 Sep 2013 135,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2012 119,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 119,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 104,124 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 103,986 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 87,712 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 87,712 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,720 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,885 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 BAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BAO, 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 BAO registered?

AK55 BAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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