MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust clamp broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake sticking slightly
Rear discs corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
O/S/R tyre perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/R tyre perishing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
CHILD SEAT FITTED BADLY SEAT BELT LOOSE - REQUIRES RE FITTING CORRECTLY
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK55 ORC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ORC, 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 ORC registered?
AK55 ORC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2005.
Is AK55 ORC safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK55 ORC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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