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AK55 OEY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,270 mi
Last recorded150,270 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 OEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 150,270 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 150,266 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 141,753 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly weeping grease

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 132,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 132,014 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 122,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 113,977 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,109 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre side wall scrubbed

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 23 Nov 2015 107,109 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre side wall scrubbed

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,236 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 91,690 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,884 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 85,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise front disc corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,883 miles

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

all discs have corrosion on

slight damage to n/s sill

Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,451 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,339 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 51,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 OEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEY, 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 OEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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