MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion to all brake disc dust shields.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi deteriorating (7.1.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge and perishing
headlight lenses deteriorating
headlight lenses deteriorating
RADIATOR LEAKING
clutch release bearing slightly noisy
offside rear brake backing plate deteriorating
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear brake discs deteriorating and pads showing wear
nearside front and both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges
bonnet catch seized [freed up]
offside front and both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly
oil level low [half litre 5/30 added]
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)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
nearside and offside rear tyres showing uneven wear on inside edges
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 PVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?
AK55 PVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2005.
Is AK55 PVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK55 PVT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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