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AK55 SVJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,063 mi
Last recorded140,063 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 140,063 miles

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Outer both sides brake back plates corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer brake back plates corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both sides trail arms corroded

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2020 140,060 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Outer both sides brake back plates corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer brake back plates corroded

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both sides trail arms corroded

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2017 136,009 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

both front and o/s/r back brake plates corroded

both rear and o/s/f tyres close to limit

engine light on

Fail 4 Nov 2017 136,009 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front and o/s/r back brake plates corroded

both rear and o/s/f tyres close to limit

engine light on

Pass 29 Oct 2016 128,133 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres close to limit and worn from inner edges

engine light on

Fail 29 Oct 2016 128,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working and n/s/r side light inop (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres close to limit and worn from inner edges

engine light on

Pass 9 Nov 2015 122,856 miles

EML ON

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 118,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake back plates heavily corroded

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2013 114,979 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2013 114,977 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2012 108,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 108,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 91,000 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 84,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear slightly craking

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Nov 2010 84,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear slightly craking

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 15 Oct 2009 77,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 68,423 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SVJ, 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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AK55 SVJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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