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AK55 DFD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,904 mi
Last recorded165,904 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 DFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 165,904 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 158,076 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush that comes off subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush that comes off subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 158,076 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on sub frame suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on sub frame suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 158,076 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill section below o/s/f drivers door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on sub frame suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on sub frame suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 148,725 miles

Brake disc backing plates corroded

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Offside Rear Handbrake performance weak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn, fronts on edges rears on depth level (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen chips

Fail 16 Oct 2018 148,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc backing plates corroded

Front lower suspension arm bushes worn

Offside Rear Handbrake performance weak

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn, fronts on edges rears on depth level (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen chips

Pass 24 Oct 2017 138,225 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Exhaust system center pipe has repair kit fitted

Nearside Front Windscreen washer inoperative, drivers side providing enough fluid to clear screen

Nearside Rear Advise brake inspection

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Dipped headlamp pattern weak

Rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Various small windscreen chips

Pass 27 Oct 2016 128,430 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 128,318 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front inner edges (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 119,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,800 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 99,156 miles

Allbrake discs back covers corroded

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)

Slight roughness in front suspension top mounting bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 74,732 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 74,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 50,061 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,144 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 DFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DFD, 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 DFD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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