MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,481 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
engine light on dash
Engine management light on
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
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)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine management light on
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn/pitted
o/s body undertray insecure
rear tyres on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/r tyre on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm
o/s body undertray front nuts missing
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/r tyre on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm
o/s body undertray front nuts missing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK55 XYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 XYR, 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 XYR registered?
AK55 XYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2005.
Is AK55 XYR safe to buy?
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