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AK55 LDO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,358 mi
Last recorded96,358 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 96,358 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 96,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working drivers door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2020 86,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamp cloudy

Pass 29 May 2019 75,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,606 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED RESTICTING ACCESS TO SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,229 miles

headlight lens cloudy

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,482 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,167 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,170 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 37,431 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,357 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 28,811 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,699 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,175 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 LDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LDO, 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 LDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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