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AK55 ODL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,697 mi
Last recorded134,697 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 134,697 miles

Front head light covers deteriorating

Offside Front window not working

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Rear wiper and arm deteriorated

brake backing plates corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 130,751 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

brake backing plates corroding

head light covers deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2020 127,409 miles

Front head lights lens deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate corroding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

front and rear discs corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2019 122,572 miles

Front wheel arches bubbling

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 118,456 miles

Front head light covers deteriorating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 118,456 miles

Front head light covers deteriorating

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 112,333 miles

Front tyres reaching marker bars

Pass 21 Jan 2016 106,224 miles

Front Lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Front brake discs worn and scored on inner face

Nearside Rear antiroll bar drop link bush splitting

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2015 100,842 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air-con radiator deteriorating.

chips in windscreen

front and rear brake backing plates corroding

front head lamp covers deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2013 95,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 78,659 miles

EML light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 27 Apr 2012 78,653 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

EML light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear discs in poor condition

both rear tyres on 3mm

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge almost through to cords

Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to rear number plate

very light pitting to o/s/r disc

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,621 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,580 miles

advise front and rear brake discs worn

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 ODL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 ODL, 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 ODL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is AK55 ODL safe to buy?

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