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AK55 YED

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

24,241 mi
Last recorded24,241 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 24,241 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 23,733 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 23,227 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 23,058 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 22,766 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 22,693 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 22,692 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working On mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 22,546 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 21,279 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 20,432 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 24 Oct 2016 18,331 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Pass 5 Nov 2015 17,306 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 16,282 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 15,726 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 14,667 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 14,017 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 12,910 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 11,508 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 10,244 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 YED is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 YED registered?

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

Is AK55 YED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 YED shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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