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AK55 LCV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,282 mi
Last recorded112,282 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,282 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 111,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement caliper/cable (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 25 Jul 2016 80,275 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 80,275 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,637 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,061 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,420 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 61,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,092 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,610 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 48,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,626 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,648 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 LCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LCV, 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 LCV registered?

AK55 LCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is AK55 LCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 LCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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