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AK55 URO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,670 mi
Last recorded148,670 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 URO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 148,670 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 142,111 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 141,980 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 134,620 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 114,609 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 103,701 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 95,945 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,853 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,162 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 81,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,361 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,334 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,009 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 58,883 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 39,364 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 URO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 URO, 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 URO registered?

AK55 URO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 2005.

Is AK55 URO safe to buy?

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