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AK55 XYU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,616 mi
Last recorded85,616 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,616 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing off on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,334 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,853 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 53,070 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,961 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 XYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

AK55 XYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 2005.

Is AK55 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 XYU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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