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AK55 OCG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,300 mi
Last recorded70,300 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 OCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 70,300 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake not the best

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front wipers not the best

Pass 23 Jan 2024 59,827 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 56,208 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,078 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front 2 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2021 53,078 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front 2 n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f o/s/f lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,061 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 48,994 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 43,010 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 64,770 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 53,349 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 48,185 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 48,185 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,544 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 39,452 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 39,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,950 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 OCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OCG, 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 OCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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