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AK55 OOU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,675 mi
Last recorded109,675 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 OOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 109,675 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 102,939 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 96,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 96,395 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 90,784 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 90,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords central (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords central (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 90,772 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective vacuum pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both, faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front door couldn't be open on first attempt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 89,963 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 89,963 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,548 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 89,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,840 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,692 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 77,692 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre Has A Large Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Cords

Fail 22 Sep 2015 66,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre Has A Large Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Cords

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,863 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,085 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 40,085 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,514 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 27,988 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,058 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 OOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

AK55 OOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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