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AK55 ODH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,194 mi
Last recorded157,194 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 157,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 149,938 miles

Near side front wheel arch corroded but has no sharp or jagged edges

Pass 14 Jan 2017 137,701 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 137,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 123,988 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 115,769 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 109,170 miles

traction light on

Pass 12 Jan 2013 102,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 94,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,895 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc's pitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 61,110 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 61,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 40,439 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 ODH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ODH, 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 ODH registered?

AK55 ODH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 2005.

Is AK55 ODH safe to buy?

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