MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,783 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer sill damaged
n/s/f and o/s/rear tyres sidewalls damaged
Fog lights damaged
Nearside Outer seal damaged
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
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)
wipers leave lines
n/s/r wheel bearing needs replacing (noisy/rough)
nearside front tyre is punctured
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AK55 LLW registered?
AK55 LLW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 October 2005.
Is AK55 LLW safe to buy?
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