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AK55 HWV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,749 mi
Last recorded153,749 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 153,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear seat belt buckle broken but still works ok

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2019 153,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 16 Apr 2018 141,390 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 127,924 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 127,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 117,617 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 110,499 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 95,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 95,394 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

engine management light on

front tyres worn badly on edges

nsr tyre poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2012 79,876 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,813 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,342 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 50,342 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 44,062 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,726 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 HWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HWV, 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 HWV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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