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AK55 LLF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,762 mi
Last recorded91,762 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 87,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,781 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 82,781 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 78,211 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear brake binding

Fail 19 Sep 2016 78,166 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear brake binding

Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,974 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,837 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,529 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,127 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,237 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,812 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 14,164 miles

cut in side wall of nsf 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 LLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 LLF registered?

AK55 LLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is AK55 LLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 LLF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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