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AK55 KTV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,269 mi
Last recorded148,269 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 148,269 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to open bonnet to check underbonnet items (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 144,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 140,632 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front n/s/f brake disc slight corrosion

Offside Front o/s/f brake disc slight corrosion

engine emission light on

Pass 31 Aug 2016 132,646 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 127,678 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 127,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 115,617 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 115,615 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on

Pass 31 Aug 2013 106,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,403 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 65,403 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,828 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 51,828 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,930 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 39,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KTV, 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 KTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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