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AK55 PHY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,318 mi
Last recorded145,318 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 PHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 145,318 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 128,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,928 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 115,928 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 104,888 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,646 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 90,646 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,016 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 88,016 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,382 miles

front back plates rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,922 miles

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Headlamp deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2014 74,281 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake back plates corroded and deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,533 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 19 Nov 2012 66,939 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,354 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres inner edges

n/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,212 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,842 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,359 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 PHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PHY, 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 PHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 2005.

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