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AK55 UOL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,027 mi
Last recorded151,027 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 UOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 151,027 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 150,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 134,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear pads are low

Pass 20 Jun 2017 122,689 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 122,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 117,545 miles

offside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 4 Jun 2016 117,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 2 Jun 2015 111,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,173 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 100,895 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 96,051 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,505 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,435 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2009 48,932 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,067 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UOL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

AK55 UOL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is AK55 UOL safe to buy?

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