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AK55 KJZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,926 mi
Last recorded103,926 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 KJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both headlamps deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 103,926 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both headlamps deteriorated

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 99,690 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 99,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 90,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2017 79,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

front and rear brake disc backing plates are corroded

front tyres perished

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres perished

Fail 17 Mar 2016 76,095 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 74,159 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,742 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,598 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,358 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Hand brake requires adjusting.

N/S/R tyre on 3.0 mm tread depth.

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre on 3.0 mm tread depth.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2011 56,142 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 56,142 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 44,437 miles

N/s/r tyre 1.6mm tread

O/s/r tyre 1.6mm tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,484 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 KJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJZ, 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 KJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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