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AK55 YDU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,014 mi
Last recorded91,014 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,014 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 91,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,020 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 65,857 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all (4) tyres on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

front inner brake pads starting to get low

n/s/f a/roll bar link lower boot torn

Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,499 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 YDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

AK55 YDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is AK55 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 YDU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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