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AK55 OAB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,062 mi
Last recorded132,062 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 OAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 132,062 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres inner edges worn

Fail 8 Mar 2019 132,054 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres inner edges worn

Pass 24 Aug 2017 105,939 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,150 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,120 miles

Both rear bump shops spliting

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 70,294 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 68,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,117 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,240 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,655 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted n/s rear therefor unable to fully inspect adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,402 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 OAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

AK55 OAB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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