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AK55 GHO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,642 mi
Last recorded175,642 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 175,642 miles

oil leak, all discs worn, all 4 tyres approaching limit, covers under vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2016 165,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 153,526 miles

all tyres worn low

Pass 6 Dec 2013 143,590 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 133,628 miles

child seat fitted at rear

Fail 1 Oct 2012 133,627 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 120,014 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 120,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 88,176 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 71,409 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 52,932 miles

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.

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 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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