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AK55 EYL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,428 mi
Last recorded87,428 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 EYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 87,428 miles

both nearside and offside front brake backplates corroded

condensation in nearside front headlight

offside front headlight deteriorating

rust on both front wing wheel arches

water in offside rear light unit

Fail 28 Sep 2022 87,428 miles

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

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

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

both nearside and offside front brake backplates corroded

condensation in nearside front headlight

offside front headlight deteriorating

rust on both front wing wheel arches

water in offside rear light unit

Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,495 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion on both nearside and offside front wheel arches

front brake backplates corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 84,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion on both nearside and offside front wheel arches

front brake backplates corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,475 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,981 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease round inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,647 miles

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

both headlights deteriorating

nearside front tyre cracking outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,177 miles

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,690 miles

Nail in tyre nearside front and offside rear ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 60,176 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,081 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 53,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,552 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,931 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,294 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 31,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,789 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 EYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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