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AK55 YDR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,978 mi
Last recorded93,978 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 93,978 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AROUND THE WHOLE OF THE VEHICLE UNDERNEATH. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 92,463 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower UNDERTRAY MISSING.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output SLIGHTLY OPAQUE. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM, REAR BUSH SLIHGTLY CRACKING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output SLIHGTLY OPAQUE. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL KEAK BETWEEN DRIVE SHAFT/GEARBOX SLIGHT. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 92,463 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower UNDERTRAY MISSING.

Central Front Upper Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NO FLUID IN BOTTLE. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output SLIGHTLY OPAQUE. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM, REAR BUSH SLIHGTLY CRACKING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output SLIHGTLY OPAQUE. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL KEAK BETWEEN DRIVE SHAFT/GEARBOX SLIGHT. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 90,664 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower UNDER TRAY MISSING.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH ,RUBBER CRACKING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT TO GBOX ,SLIGHT LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH,RUBBER CRACKING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 89,049 miles

Central Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK ON DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING TO GEAR BOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK, AROUND ENGINE SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower UNDER TRAY MISSING.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEAK ON DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING TO GEARBOX. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE WALL OUTER, CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 89,038 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 87,023 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,358 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 80,367 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2019 80,367 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 71,407 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,379 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 59,792 miles

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

all tyres cracking on outer wall

both front tyres wearing close to wear bars

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,074 miles

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

engine covers & under tray fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 55,074 miles

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

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

engine covers & under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 47,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,447 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 35,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,518 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YDR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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