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AK55 UPX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,325 mi
Last recorded138,325 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 138,325 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 138,325 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 136,937 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 135,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 133,404 miles

Front suspension bushes

Offside Front axial rod slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2021 131,322 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 129,921 miles

back plates corroded

engine/floor covers fitted

steering rack slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2019 127,753 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

engine/floor covers fitted

steering rack slight play

Fail 17 Oct 2019 127,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear brake back plates corroded

engine/floor covers fitted

steering rack slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2018 119,302 miles

engine/floor covers fitted

front/rear brake pads worn

rear brake back plates corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2017 111,731 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

engine/floor covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 111,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake back plates corroded

engine/floor covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 102,726 miles

engine floor covers fitted

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 91,277 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,166 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 62,938 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 62,938 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,320 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,916 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,520 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,720 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 UPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

AK55 UPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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