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AK55 OMR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,002 mi
Last recorded139,002 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 139,002 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged and rear all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 137,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 134,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 133,484 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 133,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 130,735 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 127,401 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 124,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 120,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 120,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 107,669 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 107,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,095 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,802 miles

N/S/R wheel binding slightly

O/S/R brake backplate missing

Fail 23 Apr 2013 81,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/R wheel binding slightly

O/S/R brake backplate missing

Pass 28 Apr 2012 68,504 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 68,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

seat belt light on bonnet catch stiff

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,042 miles

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

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

all tyres near legal limits

Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,558 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,961 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 OMR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OMR, 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 OMR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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