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AK55 CKN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,495 mi
Last recorded150,495 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 150,495 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 148,427 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- DEVOID of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 148,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- DEVOID of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 142,919 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 136,623 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 136,622 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH HEADLIGHTS (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 128,231 miles

195/65r15

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

poor beam patterns both side

Pass 15 Feb 2018 121,634 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 119,608 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 109,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre perished in main tread

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2016 109,443 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre perished in main tread

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,663 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 99,983 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 92,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,273 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 81,626 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 81,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,550 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,115 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,497 miles

Coolant leak

near side, side repeater dim and has water ingress

Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,889 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 CKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CKN, 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 CKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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