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AK55 OFM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,506 mi
Last recorded114,506 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 114,506 miles

Front no plate faded but readable

Nearside sill panel cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 114,501 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front no plate faded but readable

Nearside sill panel cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

lamba reading to high engine missfiring

Pass 23 Dec 2017 98,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside & offside low tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Dec 2016 83,118 miles

brake sensor level light displayed

engine management light displayed

Fail 26 Dec 2016 83,118 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake sensor level light displayed

engine management light displayed

Pass 28 Nov 2015 78,884 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 78,884 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,340 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 74,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,220 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,220 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 55,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,273 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2011 45,707 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,758 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 32,817 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 32,662 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 24,393 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 OFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OFM, 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 OFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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