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AK55 ELC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,279 mi
Last recorded41,279 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ELC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 41,279 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 40,936 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 40,379 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,814 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 38,728 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,046 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 37,447 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 36,170 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,853 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,812 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 32,812 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,777 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,840 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 24,549 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,343 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 19,660 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,110 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 12,746 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 6,714 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 ELC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 ELC, 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 ELC registered?

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

Is AK55 ELC safe to buy?

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