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AK55 DJV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,639 mi
Last recorded150,639 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 150,639 miles

Rear All rear suspension corroded

Reverse light inop

Fail 12 Nov 2025 150,635 miles

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

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

Rear All rear suspension corroded

Reverse light inop

Pass 21 Nov 2024 145,293 miles

headlight lenses are crazed

nearside center sill corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 20 Nov 2024 145,284 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

headlight lenses are crazed

nearside center sill corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 14 Nov 2023 137,964 miles

both the front headlight lenses are becoming crazed

both the rear coil springs are corroded

both the rear flexible rear brake hoses are becoming perished

offside rear brake is binding

Pass 3 Nov 2022 129,107 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders

both the rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2022 129,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both the front brake back plates are badly corroded

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders

both the rear brake back plates are badly corroded

both the rear brakes are binding slightly

both the rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 120,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front wishbone rear bushes becoming unbounded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 113,778 miles

both the front headlight lenses are becoming crazed

offside front brake back plate badly corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 113,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

both the front headlight lenses are becoming crazed

offside front brake back plate badly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 106,866 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 96,475 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 96,469 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

oil sensor warning light on

Fail 12 Jun 2018 96,378 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

reverse light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,137 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,885 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 66,718 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,046 miles

Both front tyres bold on inner edges

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 7 Sep 2012 52,301 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,688 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,532 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,650 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,009 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 DJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DJV, 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 DJV registered?

AK55 DJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is AK55 DJV safe to buy?

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