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AK55 YDM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,289 mi
Last recorded140,289 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020 140,289 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water coming out (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake hoses required shortly

Nearside Rear lamp lens broken

Offside Front tyre required shortly

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre required shortly

Rear brake backing plates required shortly

both rear bump stops required

both rear shock absorbers required shortly

Pass 2 Jul 2019 131,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Rear brake back plates required

Rear bump stops required

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 131,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear bump stops required

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 122,024 miles

Nearside Rear light lens holed

Rear bump stops required

Fail 3 Jul 2018 122,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens holed

Rear bump stops required

Pass 15 Jun 2017 112,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2017 112,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe for catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 104,229 miles

Front headlamps required shortly

Nearside passenger doors damaged

Fail 3 May 2016 104,229 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front headlamps required shortly

Nearside passenger doors damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2016 102,983 miles

front headlamp covers slightly faded and rear brake discs slightly worn

under trays fitted obscuring some under side componants

Pass 4 Feb 2015 98,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front flexi pipe deterioating

Fail 3 Feb 2015 98,051 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front flexi pipe deterioating

Pass 21 Nov 2014 97,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 97,066 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre outer treads cracks/outer wall splits/cracks

Pass 1 Nov 2013 87,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perished

offside rear brake dust cover corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Nov 2013 87,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre perished

offside rear brake dust cover corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,313 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,991 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 55,484 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,390 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,316 miles

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

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

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 YDM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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