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AK55 UPG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,703 mi
Last recorded159,703 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 159,703 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 149,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill badly corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing badly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2019 149,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer sill badly corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing badly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 136,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity boot has signs of grease/oil on it..no obvious leak found

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

unable to test rear seat belts as seats folded down

Pass 31 Oct 2017 124,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 124,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 115,968 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 115,968 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,928 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 108,928 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 101,914 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,012 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,185 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 82,185 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,052 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,325 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,196 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,416 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 UPG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UPG, 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 UPG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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