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AK55 JYR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

175,979 mi
Last recorded175,979 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 175,979 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 174,436 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 174,433 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2021 172,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 169,738 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 169,733 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 164,509 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 157,970 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 157,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2017 148,024 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 136,888 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2016 136,888 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 124,437 miles

near side inner cv boot split

off side front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 13 Apr 2015 124,437 miles

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

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

near side inner cv boot split

off side front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 14 Apr 2014 112,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 102,152 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 99,240 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 99,240 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 95,303 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 95,264 miles

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

engine underguarded cannot be inspected clearly. vehicle in general very clean and good condition

Pass 31 Mar 2010 91,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 69,384 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 JYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JYR, 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 JYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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