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AK55 KTX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,172 mi
Last recorded61,172 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 61,172 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 61,171 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,066 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 56,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2014 51,287 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 45,995 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tracksion control light on

Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,858 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,792 miles

esp light on dash

Fail 16 Sep 2010 34,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 34,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,325 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,597 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 KTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

AK55 KTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is AK55 KTX safe to buy?

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