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AK55 EVF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

156,711 mi
Last recorded156,711 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 EVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 156,711 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 156,619 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported ACROSS REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 153,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light bulb detached

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 153,735 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Headlamp (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Fog light bulb detached

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 153,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 average reading 5.41 1/m, Boost Pipe from intercooler not correctly secured, leaking. and lumpy idle / rough running now and then. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Head lamp not fitted correctly , Poor fitting (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Head lamp, bear wires not insulated, poorly secured (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working flickering or not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All brake Backing shields badly corroded

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Outer Heavy Corrosion to sill, out off Prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose retainer Missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Heavy Corrosion to sill, out off Prescribed area

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Has been run flat, side wall Poor

Pass 22 Nov 2022 151,017 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 150,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 148,011 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 147,998 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 143,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 143,150 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 134,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 134,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 131,970 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 122,010 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 122,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 103,686 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 90,971 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 90,956 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,314 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind offside rear brake.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 82,314 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight bind offside rear brake.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 66,635 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 66,635 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,684 miles

INNER BONETT CATCH STIFF

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 34,771 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

unable to check full length of brake pipes due to cover fitted

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 EVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EVF, 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 EVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 2005.

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