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AK55 OGV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

115,762 mi
Last recorded115,762 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 OGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 115,762 miles

Front both front coil springs incorrectly fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2025 115,762 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front coil springs incorrectly fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2024 110,263 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 110,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2023 102,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 102,213 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 94,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 94,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 85,094 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 85,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,756 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 77,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlights (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 73,230 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 73,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,203 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,958 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,566 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 53,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2014 53,708 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2012 46,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 18 Aug 2012 46,054 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

advise offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 5 Nov 2011 42,435 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 42,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 37,559 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 37,559 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 24,941 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 OGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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