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AK55 EHE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,012 mi
Last recorded145,012 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 EHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 145,012 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 143,224 miles

N/S/ sill damaged

all wheel arches corroded

cv boot slightly perish

springs corroded

suspension arms has slight play

Fail 26 Feb 2019 143,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/ sill damaged

all wheel arches corroded

cv boot slightly perish

springs corroded

suspension arms has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2018 134,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 127,717 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 127,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 120,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 114,377 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 114,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,594 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 89,616 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 79,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,479 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 70,181 miles

205/55/16 X 4

BOTH FRONT B/DISCS WORN-PODOT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS OUTER SILL DAMAGED

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/3/12

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

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,181 miles

205/55/16 X 4

BOTH FRONT B/DISCS WORN-PODOT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS OUTER SILL DAMAGED

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/3/12

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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,007 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to n/s/f outer cill

front brake discs scored

rear tyres worn close to limit and slight distortion 205/55/16v

Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,614 miles

rear tyre tread slightly stepped

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 EHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EHE, 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 EHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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