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AK55 OFX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,868 mi
Last recorded130,868 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 130,868 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,938 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front OUTER SILL DISTORTED

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SLIGHTLY DAMP AROUD FUEL FILTER

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 125,919 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front OUTER SILL DISTORTED

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SLIGHTLY DAMP AROUD FUEL FILTER

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 119,173 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 115,239 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 115,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,393 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,717 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Feb 2016 87,707 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 195/65/15 carbon series (4.1.E.1)

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Feb 2015 77,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,930 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,751 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 61,208 miles

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 7 Feb 2012 52,176 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 44,308 miles

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

O/s/r tyre has slight cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,618 miles

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

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

Rear tyres have slight cracking in the tread

Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,259 miles

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

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 OFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OFX, 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 OFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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