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AK55 EVP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,938 mi
Last recorded161,938 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 EVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 161,938 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 154,735 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 149,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 146,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 146,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 143,482 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 134,663 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 134,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 123,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 123,916 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 116,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,368 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 105,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 98,167 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 93,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 brake back plates corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2013 93,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,566 miles

back plates corroded

slight exhaust blow from flexy

wipers worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,719 miles

brake backing plates corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 72,075 miles

brake backing plates corroded

nsf tyre close to limit

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,578 miles

brake back plates corroded

slight fowl marks on all flexies

Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,165 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 EVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EVP, 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 EVP registered?

AK55 EVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is AK55 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 EVP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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