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AK55 OFN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,234 mi
Last recorded124,234 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 124,234 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlamp lenses staring to fade

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))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 118,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

centre exhaust box has slight leak

rear wheels slightly binding

Pass 17 Sep 2019 116,050 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2018 109,079 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,282 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,905 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,945 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 73,430 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,048 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,358 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2008 34,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 OFN, 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 OFN registered?

AK55 OFN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is AK55 OFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 OFN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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