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AK55 UVA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,643 mi
Last recorded140,643 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 UVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 140,643 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 140,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 129,000 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 128,987 miles

Front Inner arch's slightly insecure

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 128,982 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen leaking (3.5 (a))

Front Inner arch's slightly insecure

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 124,963 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. with incorrect beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet secured with cable ties at time of test.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 114,717 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 114,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 102,615 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 90,752 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 82,257 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 82,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,749 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,456 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,043 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,330 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,869 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 UVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UVA, 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 UVA registered?

AK55 UVA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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