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AK55 LKY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,641 mi
Last recorded201,641 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 201,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r outer end sill bubbling with corrosion.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 200,991 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r caliper slightly damaged .

Pass 4 Dec 2019 200,370 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 200,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 198,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 198,695 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 191,367 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 181,099 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 174,317 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 165,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 156,986 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 142,071 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 126,773 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 126,773 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 126,773 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 115,145 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 115,145 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 103,564 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 103,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2008 82,033 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)

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken up

slight cracking in tread on o/s/r tyre

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 LKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LKY, 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 LKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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