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AK55 UVC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,179 mi
Last recorded127,179 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 127,179 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing drivers / passengers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 127,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing drivers / passengers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 113,485 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 113,478 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears Drivers/Passengers (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 113,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 98,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 98,330 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 90,044 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 87,077 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 87,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,515 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 81,510 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,419 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,284 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,774 miles

Clutch pedal hard to depress.Clutch judder when pulling away.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre Kumho 195/65R15 4-4-4 mm

Nearside front tyre Side wall cut.

Nearside rear tyre Kumho 195/65R15 6-7-7 mm

Nearside rear wheel centre cap missing.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear tyee Bridgestone 195/65R15 2-3-2 mm

Offside rear tyre Kumho 195/65R15 5-4-4 mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 65,774 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Clutch pedal hard to depress.Clutch judder when pulling away.

Emissions light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre Kumho 195/65R15 4-4-4 mm

Nearside front tyre Side wall cut.

Nearside rear tyre Kumho 195/65R15 6-7-7 mm

Nearside rear wheel centre cap missing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear tyee Bridgestone 195/65R15 2-3-2 mm

Offside rear tyre Kumho 195/65R15 5-4-4 mm

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,783 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,432 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,020 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 34,020 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 25,259 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 UVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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