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AK55 LDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,126 mi
Last recorded148,126 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 148,126 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 139,481 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 130,616 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 122,086 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both head lamps deteriorated

osr brake slight bind

Pass 30 Oct 2015 114,675 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 112,446 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 104,461 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 83,863 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,838 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,035 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 67,035 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,423 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,944 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,063 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 LDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LDX, 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 LDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 October 2005.

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