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AK55 CTX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,542 mi
Last recorded101,542 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 101,542 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2021 101,540 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill some corrosion outside prescribed area

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms ,nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 95,258 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure wiring to sensor on air box disconnected (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill some corrosion outside prescribed area

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arms ,nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 92,514 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,987 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,529 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 83,327 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,206 miles

nearside front headlight lense faded

offside front headlight lense faded

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 79,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front headlight lense faded

offside front headlight lense faded

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 74,356 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 74,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 67,137 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,513 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 60,484 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,901 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 52,893 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,702 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,195 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 37,184 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge(3mm centre 3 quarter area)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,271 miles

small stonechips on windscreen

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 CTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

AK55 CTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is AK55 CTX safe to buy?

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