MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
oil leak, all discs worn, all 4 tyres approaching limit, covers under vehicle
EML illuminated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system coroded
fuel cap missing
n/s/r + n/s/f tyres on legal limit
x2 front wishbone rear bushes starting to perrish and have slight movement
all tyres worn low
child seat fitted at rear
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted at rear
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r light cluster is partially filled with water.
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK55 GHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 GHO, 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 GHO registered?
AK55 GHO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2005.
Is AK55 GHO safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK55 GHO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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