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AK55 ODN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,520 mi
Last recorded82,520 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ODN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 82,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 79,973 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 79,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,976 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 75,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens poor (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens poor (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 70,030 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 70,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi part deteriorated

Headlamp lenses misty

Pass 15 Sep 2015 56,840 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,487 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,148 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,833 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,597 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,100 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 22,082 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 ODN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ODN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 ODN registered?

AK55 ODN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 2005.

Is AK55 ODN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 ODN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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