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AK55 HXJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,309 mi
Last recorded166,309 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 166,309 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 149,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 131,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has very little reverse travel

Fail 25 Sep 2019 131,257 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has very little reverse travel

Pass 12 Sep 2018 124,382 miles

All 4 brake backplates heavily corroded. (Disc brakes fitted all round)

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 117,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,798 miles

All brake back plates badly corroded

Head lamp glass deteriorated on both lamps Advise to polish

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot leaking grease Advise to boot a.s.a.p. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 104,638 miles

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

n/s/r shock weeping.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,537 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 88,537 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 75,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,971 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,536 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,392 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,790 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 HXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ registered?

AK55 HXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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