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AK55 ELH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

79,498 mi
Last recorded79,498 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ELH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,498 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,301 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 76,953 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 75,686 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 75,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,954 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,279 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,972 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,195 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 67,841 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 65,526 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,837 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,460 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,781 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,633 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2010 43,009 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,266 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,055 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 ELH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 ELH, 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 ELH registered?

AK55 ELH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is AK55 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 ELH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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