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AK55 KOU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,315 mi
Last recorded189,315 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 KOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 189,315 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 188,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 162,364 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 162,363 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 137,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear of front undertray / fixing poor & broken

•2 x Headlamp lenses deteriorated

•All Brake back plates corroded / More N/S/F & N/S/R

•Centre exhaust sleeve corroded / broken - But system still secure

•N/S/F Outer C.v gaitor deteriorating & weeping grease

Fail 8 Oct 2019 137,614 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear of front undertray / fixing poor & broken

•2 x Headlamp lenses deteriorated

•All Brake back plates corroded / More N/S/F & N/S/R

•Centre exhaust sleeve corroded / broken - But system still secure

•N/S/F Outer C.v gaitor deteriorating & weeping grease

Pass 5 Oct 2018 127,133 miles

2 x Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded / broken - But system still secure

N/S/F & N/S/R Brake back plates corroded

N/S/F Outer C.v gaitor deteriorating & weeping grease

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (Deteriorating) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 127,133 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

2 x Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded / broken - But system still secure

N/S/F & N/S/R Brake back plates corroded

N/S/F Outer C.v gaitor deteriorating & weeping grease

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (Deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (Deteriorating) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 117,531 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded / broken - But system still secure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 Front (1.7.5a)

N/S/F Tyre bold on outer edge

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

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

x2 Rear tyre wearing bold on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2016 107,917 miles

Centre exhaust Sleeve corroded / Broken

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

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

Undertrays Fitted to Vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2016 107,852 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake Caliper (3.6.A.1)

Centre exhaust Sleeve corroded / Broken

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

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

Undertrays Fitted to Vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2015 101,009 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing bold on inner edge

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 101,009 miles

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

Nail in O/S/R Tyre & Leaking

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 95,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 91,983 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,983 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,503 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 83,487 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs wearing n/s+o/s

Pass 15 Jan 2011 66,665 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 54,615 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,573 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 KOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KOU, 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 KOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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