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AK55 EOZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

219,721 mi
Last recorded219,721 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 EOZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 219,721 miles

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))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 219,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 14 Aug 2023 205,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2023 205,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Damaged

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 193,572 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 185,495 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 180,844 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 180,843 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2019 174,973 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 170,678 miles

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

headlight beam patterns not sharp

Pass 16 Sep 2017 165,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 157,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 146,778 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres near legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bushe split across (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush split across (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 134,500 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 128,611 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 115,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs pitted

Fail 21 Jan 2012 115,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front discs pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2010 98,975 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 98,975 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,038 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 85,038 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,906 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 EOZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EOZ, 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 EOZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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