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AK55 PZH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,358 mi
Last recorded113,358 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 PZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,358 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 112,052 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

underbody covers fitted

widows tinted

Fail 24 Apr 2017 77,550 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect os and ns (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

underbody covers fitted

widows tinted

Pass 21 May 2016 99,985 miles

engine cover fitted

passenger door mirror lens cracked slightly

under trays fitted

Fail 21 May 2016 99,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine cover fitted

passenger door mirror lens cracked slightly

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 93,160 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 May 2015 93,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,035 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 77,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,116 miles

front discs starting to wear

rear lenses and windows tinted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

Fail 28 Feb 2013 61,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

front discs starting to wear

rear lenses and windows tinted

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,501 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,641 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,314 miles

wiper switch slightly modified wipers and washers operating ok of side rear lamp slightly cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,684 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 PZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PZH, 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 PZH registered?

AK55 PZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is AK55 PZH safe to buy?

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