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AK55 PUH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,238 mi
Last recorded72,238 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 PUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 72,238 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 72,238 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 67,022 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 66,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,099 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 58,099 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,555 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 46,316 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 42,257 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 39,229 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 38,080 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,811 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,241 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,103 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,898 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2012 34,029 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,890 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,626 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,976 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,238 miles

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)

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 PUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 PUH registered?

AK55 PUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is AK55 PUH safe to buy?

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