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AK55 KUE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,280 mi
Last recorded69,280 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 69,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 64,142 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 59,533 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,627 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 56,627 miles

Headlamp aim not tested offside and nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,187 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 52,096 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 50,932 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,639 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 47,946 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,030 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 40,375 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 36,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,058 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 34,058 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 30,533 miles

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

all tyres cracked

track control light ion

traction control light on

Fail 17 Feb 2012 28,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,009 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 22,416 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 18,864 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 KUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 KUE registered?

AK55 KUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is AK55 KUE safe to buy?

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