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AK55 YDZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

141,846 mi
Last recorded141,846 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 141,846 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 136,260 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 132,337 miles

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 132,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 130,672 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 128,474 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 126,100 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 123,085 miles

BOTH FRONT TIRES WORN DOWN ON THE INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,884 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside front brake pad starting to wear. (3.5.1i)

Front flexible exhaust has been repaird.

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 106,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 96,242 miles

All four tyre's lightly wearing on inner edge's.

Both front tyre's cracking on inner sidewalls,offside front STRONG ADVISE.

Both rear tyre's cracking on inner sidewalls,slight damage to outer sidewalls no cord showing.

Nearside rear brake pad starting to wear.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 75,180 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,171 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,193 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,912 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 YDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YDZ, 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 YDZ registered?

AK55 YDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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