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AK55 UVD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,325 mi
Last recorded108,325 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 108,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 106,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 26 Aug 2023 104,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 99,286 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 99,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 95,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 15 Aug 2019 92,502 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 25 Aug 2018 89,785 miles

offside nearside front rear

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,974 miles

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,498 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 83,498 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S N/S (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,278 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,227 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,000 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 52,018 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2010 38,123 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 31,743 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front both and rear both brake discs and pads nearly worn

near side rear tyre worn on the edges

Pass 7 Nov 2008 25,980 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 UVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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

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