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AK55 PNN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,568 mi
Last recorded152,568 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 PNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 152,568 miles

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

Mounting bracket for fuel cooler under car damaged/broken.

N/S/R tail light damaged

O/S outer sill damaged.

O/S/F Outer CV gaiter leaking grease.

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 152,568 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights badly deteriorated and have no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Mounting bracket for fuel cooler under car damaged/broken.

N/S/R tail light damaged

O/S outer sill damaged.

O/S/F Outer CV gaiter leaking grease.

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 146,916 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

nearside rear light lens clear outer cover broken

Pass 8 Jun 2020 144,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jun 2020 144,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 134,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 134,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,122 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

N/S tail light broken.

Nearside Rear Outer 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)

Offside Front Oil leak check boost pipe ()

front number broken but can still be read

Fail 5 Apr 2018 124,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

N/S tail light broken.

Nearside Rear Outer 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)

Offside Front Oil leak check boost pipe ()

front number broken but can still be read

Pass 6 Apr 2017 115,085 miles

Covers Fitted

Headlamps Detriorated

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tyre's Deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 106,463 miles

Covers Fitted

Oil Level Low

Fail 7 Apr 2015 98,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil Level Low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil Level Low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 89,299 miles

Damage to O/S sill.

N/S/R outer light cluster broken.

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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 71,681 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,681 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,193 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,622 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,310 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 40,310 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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 PNN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PNN, 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 PNN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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