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AK55 OMS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,665 mi
Last recorded155,665 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 155,665 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight product on both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion around rear of vehicle

vehicle has only just met emission requirements

Fail 10 Dec 2018 155,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split and smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excessive play form lower ball joint, also boot has come adrift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight product on both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper radius arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight under body corrosion around rear of vehicle

vehicle has only just met emission requirements

Pass 2 Dec 2017 139,572 miles

Oil leak ()

engine warning light is on

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has only just met emission requirements

Fail 2 Dec 2017 139,568 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts, also causing no beam image (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no screen wash (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine warning light is on

vehicle has only just met emission requirements

Pass 5 Dec 2016 124,394 miles

Engine light on!!

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 110,376 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 110,376 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 95,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,079 miles

front o/s b/disc corrored

Pass 3 Jun 2013 81,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brakes backing plates corrosion

inner arch covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage n/s/f wing

o/s/f and both rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,808 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,658 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,909 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 31,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OMS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OMS, 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 OMS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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