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AK55 DLO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,860 mi
Last recorded180,860 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 DLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 180,860 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 180,292 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023
Pass 2 Aug 2022 151,758 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 126,401 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 115,545 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,123 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 106,936 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 100,966 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 94,008 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,564 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,617 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 83,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 79,185 miles

NSF & OSF tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Nov 2012 79,185 miles

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

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

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

NSF & OSF tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,957 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 71,957 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2010 65,716 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,097 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,874 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 DLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 DLO registered?

AK55 DLO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is AK55 DLO safe to buy?

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