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AK55 CPX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,655 mi
Last recorded150,655 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 CPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 150,655 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 137,766 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 137,764 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2018 137,730 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror side repeater (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine warning lamp on in dash

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

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

Offside Front tyre has nail

Pass 26 Apr 2017 127,209 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 127,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 114,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel trim missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2016 114,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel trim missing

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2015 105,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 105,090 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 97,122 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 84,956 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 84,956 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 71,815 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on approx. 2mm

nearside wiper slightly smearing

Pass 15 May 2012 71,815 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on approx. 2mm

nearside wiper slightly smearing

Pass 18 May 2011 61,603 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,078 miles

Offside front brake back plate corroded

STRONG ADVISE:- OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE AND CLOSE TO LIMIT 1000 MILES LEFT

Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,623 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,518 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 CPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 CPX, 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 CPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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