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AK55 KPE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,729 mi
Last recorded164,729 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 164,729 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 148,349 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 148,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 135,952 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 135,817 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 121,556 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 112,645 miles

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

both front wheels stef to torn

oil / coolant leak posabal diesel leak

Fail 10 Jan 2017 112,572 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lenz? (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

both front wheels stef to torn

oil / coolant leak posabal diesel leak

Pass 29 Dec 2015 102,267 miles

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

Nearside Front head light lens in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2015 96,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edges (offside close to showing cords)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 96,304 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edges (offside close to showing cords)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 87,081 miles

front tyres worn on the iner edges

rear brake back plates and discs corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2012 80,527 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,527 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,549 miles

all brake discs back plates corroded

child seats fitted to front and rear seats unable to check seatbelts

Fail 8 Dec 2011 71,543 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

all brake discs back plates corroded

child seats fitted to front and rear seats unable to check seatbelts

Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,523 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear brake back plate rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,203 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 KPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KPE, 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 KPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 2005.

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