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AK55 YDD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,331 mi
Last recorded77,331 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 77,331 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,084 miles

both rear view mirror covers damaged

coolant low

o/s/r rear lamp damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2024 76,551 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2024 76,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 76,162 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 75,912 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 75,530 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 75,045 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 73,826 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 23 May 2019 73,826 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 25 May 2018 71,862 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 16 May 2017 69,574 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 16 May 2017 69,574 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,568 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 65,568 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,493 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 59,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 59,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 59,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,716 miles

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,509 miles

Airbag warning lamp is on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,983 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,911 miles

airbag warning light was on.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,525 miles

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

front tyres worn from edges

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 YDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YDD, 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 YDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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