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AK55 DNU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

111,909 mi
Last recorded111,909 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 DNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 111,909 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 111,102 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 110,622 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 109,441 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,757 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 104,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,736 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,821 miles

exhaust blowing

front tyre treads low

windscreen stone-chipped

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,554 miles

n.s.r brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,247 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,421 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,695 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 67,691 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 58,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,523 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 49,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,361 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,378 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,446 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 DNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DNU, 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 DNU registered?

AK55 DNU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is AK55 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 DNU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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