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AK55 LLW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

204,783 mi
Last recorded204,783 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 LLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 204,783 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 204,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill all along (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 199,267 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 187,245 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 180,341 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

n/s/f and o/s/rear tyres sidewalls damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2018 173,944 miles

Fog lights damaged

Nearside Outer seal damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 173,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front fog lights damaged

Nearside outer sill damaged

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2017 154,693 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 130,278 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 116,013 miles

wipers leave lines

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,624 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,538 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing needs replacing (noisy/rough)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,877 miles

nearside front tyre is punctured

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,752 miles

cuts/splits in tread of o/s/r tyre

front tyres are bald on inner tread 20555w16

n/s/r tyre tread out of shape

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,440 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 LLW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 LLW, 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 LLW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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