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AK55 URP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

159,459 mi
Last recorded159,459 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 159,459 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 154,560 miles

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 31 May 2019 145,414 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

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

Plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 136,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides head lights lens opard (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively wheel slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand break min travel left just pass it 16% (1.1.6 (d))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 3 Jun 2017 126,247 miles

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,829 miles

n/s/f tyre nearing 2mm of tread

both headlight lenses are slightly opaic

front wishbone rear rubber bushes are deteriorating, both sides.

parking brake efficiency low at 17%. it may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 111,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and is nearing 2mm of tread

slight exhaust leak

Pass 30 May 2014 103,308 miles

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

n/s/f tyre nearing 2mm of tread

n/s/r tyre nearing 2mm of tread

o/s/r tyre nearing 2mm of tread

Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,583 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 89,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2012 67,879 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 67,879 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,106 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,007 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,237 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 URP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 URP, 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 URP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 2005.

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