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AK55 KZD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,124 mi
Last recorded90,124 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 KZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 87,270 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,583 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 81,583 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,850 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 71,834 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,138 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 61,228 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 61,228 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,977 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 50,907 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 50,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,697 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,621 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 41,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,247 miles

Bonnet catch was seized

Fail 9 Oct 2009 36,247 miles

Bonnet catch was seized

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 31,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,836 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 KZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc 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 KZD, 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 KZD registered?

AK55 KZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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The MOT history for AK55 KZD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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