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AK55 OPM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

163,712 mi
Last recorded163,712 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 OPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2021 163,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top strut bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Cover missing from nearside front seatbelt catch

Emissions plate value defaced

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior mirror missing ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

servo is slow to operate

Fail 12 Feb 2021 163,645 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken & top mounting damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions plate value defaced

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 152,639 miles

Cover missing from Nearside front seatbelt catch

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure seat belt catch wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plate value has been scratched off

Fail 18 Jul 2019 152,639 miles

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

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

Cover missing from Nearside front seatbelt catch

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure seat belt catch wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Plate value has been scratched off

Pass 17 Jul 2018 144,726 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure seat belt catch warning wires (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Screen washers not working very well

Fail 3 Jul 2018 144,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged CASING (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 136,974 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 136,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,452 miles

Cover missing from nearside front seat belt catch

Engine oil level low

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2016 124,450 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Cover missing from nearside front seat belt catch

Engine oil level low

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2015 115,874 miles

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

covers missing from nearside front seat belt catch

Fail 9 Jan 2015 115,874 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

covers missing from nearside front seat belt catch

Pass 10 Jan 2014 105,968 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 105,910 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 96,695 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 96,693 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 88,020 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 88,020 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 80,274 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 75,408 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,183 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 OPM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 OPM, 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 OPM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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