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AK55 OFS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,536 mi
Last recorded106,536 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 106,536 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jun 2017 88,710 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,827 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 76,827 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 73,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,444 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,565 miles

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

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 8 Oct 2010 46,633 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,232 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 26,053 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 OFS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OFS, 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 OFS registered?

AK55 OFS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is AK55 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 OFS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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