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AK55 DKA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,590 mi
Last recorded97,590 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 DKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 97,590 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,457 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 91,582 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 87,086 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,441 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 82,440 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,663 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 75,658 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 72,340 miles

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

under/tray hanging down [rear]

Pass 19 May 2014 67,272 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 61,340 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 56,838 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 56,838 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 52,061 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 47,132 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 47,132 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 39,261 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 32,273 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 DKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

Is AK55 DKA safe to buy?

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