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AK55 SUY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,617 mi
Last recorded124,617 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 124,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main & radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main and radius arm. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 120,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 119,391 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 117,827 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 116,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 113,844 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 113,844 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 111,813 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 109,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 106,264 miles

Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 106,259 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 102,674 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 102,674 miles

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

Covers Fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,745 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 94,873 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,662 miles

front plate broken advise replacement.

front tyres low on inner edges and slightly out of shape.

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,482 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 81,482 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,149 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,239 miles

front number plate cracked

rear bump stops cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2010 61,160 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)

all brake discs slightly corroded

rear bump stops perrished

Fail 26 Aug 2010 61,160 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all brake discs slightly corroded

rear bump stops perrished

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,050 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,426 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 SUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

AK55 SUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AK55 SUY safe to buy?

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