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AK55 YDE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

127,041 mi
Last recorded127,041 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 127,041 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 126,887 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 126,500 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 126,243 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 110,583 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 110,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,194 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 103,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,402 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 98,519 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 98,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 97,564 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 97,507 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 79,695 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 79,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,545 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,044 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,569 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 54,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

bonnet safety catch stiff in operation

Pass 29 Nov 2011 43,399 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 43,399 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 37,572 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 37,560 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,668 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 31,668 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,569 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 23,569 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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 YDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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