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AK55 DFO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,419 mi
Last recorded106,419 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 106,419 miles

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2017 106,419 miles

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,112 miles

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 79,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,751 miles

Bonnet hinges stiff

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2014 66,751 miles

Bonnet hinges stiff

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,641 miles

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

all tyre pressures very low

Fail 21 Jan 2013 56,641 miles

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

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

all tyre pressures very low

Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,067 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 48,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 39,296 miles

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

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

front disc's corroded

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre's perished

rear disc's corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2011 39,296 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front disc's corroded

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre's perished

rear disc's corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2009 29,163 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,139 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 17,125 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 DFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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