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AK55 PVY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,230 mi
Last recorded126,230 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 126,230 miles

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

Nearside Front tire worn inner egde

Offside Front tire worn inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2018 126,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tire worn inner egde

Offside Front tire worn inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2017 119,228 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 111,791 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 111,791 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 106,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 83,200 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 83,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 64,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 64,550 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,217 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 39,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 PVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PVY, 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 PVY registered?

AK55 PVY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is AK55 PVY safe to buy?

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