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AK55 KOH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,561 mi
Last recorded108,561 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 KOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2020 108,561 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 107,149 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 100,007 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 100,006 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 May 2017 96,838 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2016 93,481 miles

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

n/s wiper worn

Pass 23 May 2015 86,761 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 76,282 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 76,282 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,300 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,047 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,867 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 52,047 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 51,771 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 40,734 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 40,734 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,195 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 KOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KOH, 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 KOH registered?

AK55 KOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is AK55 KOH safe to buy?

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