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AK55 WZH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,081 mi
Last recorded148,081 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 148,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 148,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 143,873 miles

Front Nearside shock absorber corroded

Offside front shock absorber corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 138,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

oil leak

rear discs pitted

Fail 23 Nov 2017 138,022 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn

oil leak

rear discs pitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 134,640 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight cuts in sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2016 134,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre has slight cuts in sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2012 126,115 miles

ESP light on

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2012 126,046 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ESP light on

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 112,455 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 106,139 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 106,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 94,492 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 82,488 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 82,488 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 WZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

AK55 WZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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