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AK55 CPV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,460 mi
Last recorded120,460 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 120,460 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 120,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2015 116,349 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 101,441 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,326 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 92,326 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 84,460 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,899 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 68,673 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,181 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,616 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 CPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CPV, 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 CPV registered?

AK55 CPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 2005.

Is AK55 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 CPV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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