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AK55 XDD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,451 mi
Last recorded138,451 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 138,451 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 138,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 135,084 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 130,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,205 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 119,322 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PAD LOW.FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (LIPPED)OFFSIDE REAR TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE AND SCREW IN TYRE.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 112,141 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,673 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,934 miles

nearside front wiper rubber split but still clearing screen adequately at time of test.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 88,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,505 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 81,505 miles

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

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

SRS warning light on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,798 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 68,139 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,637 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,877 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,811 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 XDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

AK55 XDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is AK55 XDD safe to buy?

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