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AK55 EXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,282 mi
Last recorded95,282 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 EXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 95,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

engine cover side skirts and undertrays fitted

general under body corroded

Fail 5 May 2025 95,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

engine cover side skirts and undertrays fitted

general under body corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 95,015 miles

Offside Inner sign of previous repairs to o/s inner sill covered with sealants

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 95,015 miles

Offside Inner sign of previous repairs to o/s inner sill covered with sealants

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 94,358 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 93,257 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 92,450 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 91,494 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,649 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 84,821 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 78,233 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 73,440 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 66,716 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 65,505 miles

Engine management warning light on (idle speed fluctuating)

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

Fail 29 May 2012 65,505 miles

Engine management warning light on (idle speed fluctuating)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,083 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 36,708 miles

engine under tray fitted

front tyres on 2mm

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Oct 2008 29,106 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 EXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

AK55 EXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 2005.

Is AK55 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 EXA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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