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AK55 YDO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,567 mi
Last recorded104,567 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2020 104,567 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 91,018 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 90,911 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 83,303 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 78,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 75,715 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,348 miles

o/s/f tyre worn both edges

Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,318 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,897 miles

Nearside mirror slightly cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,678 miles

both rear tyres are cracking with the nearside only just meeting requirement

offside front tyre has low tread and a slight bulge in sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,304 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,742 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,459 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 YDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YDO, 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 YDO registered?

AK55 YDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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