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AK55 PUO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,911 mi
Last recorded79,911 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 79,911 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 79,910 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major leak from system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 77,311 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,888 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,022 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 72,022 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 68,879 miles

Front exhaust flexy link starting to perish and stretch.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 59,404 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,493 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,148 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 44,148 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,935 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,693 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,557 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,626 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,152 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,098 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 18,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,951 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 PUO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PUO, 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 PUO registered?

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

Is AK55 PUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 PUO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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