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AK55 XCO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,547 mi
Last recorded67,547 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 67,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,470 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic coatings. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 65,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f and o/s/f. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic coatings. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,596 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 62,010 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,830 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,936 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 59,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,504 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,167 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,660 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,474 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,812 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,468 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre tread to cord's just less than 25mm Advise replace tyre a.s.a.p.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 30,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cut in nearside rear tyre tread to cord's just less than 25mm Advise replace tyre a.s.a.p.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,648 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,507 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 XCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XCO, 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 XCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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