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AK55 EHB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,653 mi
Last recorded183,653 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 EHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 183,653 miles

both front outer cv boots deteriorating,passenger front steering arm balljoint

both headlamp lenses deteriorating,exhaust clamp-underbody-components-brake pipes rusting,both front suspension-back bushes deteriorating,passenger front tyre tread low,both front brake flexi hoses splitting

Fail 27 Sep 2018 183,275 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front outer cv boots deteriorating,passenger front steering arm balljoint

both headlamp lenses deteriorating,exhaust clamp-underbody-components-brake pipes rusting,both front suspension-back bushes deteriorating,passenger front tyre tread low,both front brake flexi hoses splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2017 167,051 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK TRACK ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERNS POOR IMAGE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

RBT : PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY 17%

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 167,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rbt PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY 18%

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK TRACK ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERNS POOR IMAGE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 160,019 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 152,104 miles

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 145,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 138,605 miles

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 24 Sep 2012 131,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 123,767 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2010 116,642 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,259 miles

advise undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2009 97,996 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

advise undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2008 73,424 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 EHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EHB, 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 EHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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