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AK55 YBR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,832 mi
Last recorded91,832 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 91,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 81,683 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 81,680 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 79,935 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,428 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,050 miles

Both front tyres

Pass 5 Nov 2018 70,546 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,471 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 62,550 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,144 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 58,142 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,106 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,984 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,040 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 40,040 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,307 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 30,105 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,889 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 YBR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 YBR registered?

AK55 YBR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is AK55 YBR safe to buy?

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