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AK55 YEF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,603 mi
Last recorded80,603 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 80,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security battery tray/mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 76,673 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,152 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 75,152 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 72,298 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 68,228 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 66,301 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 66,301 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface rear lamp has sharp edges (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 62,635 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 61,040 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2018 61,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 59,740 miles

Engine cooling fan runs constantly.

Fail 4 Nov 2017 59,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated. (1.8.A.1b)

EML on.

Engine cooling fan runs constantly.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 57,749 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre sidewall perished/cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear sidewall and outside edge of tread slightly deteiorated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 46,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre deteriorated.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,380 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Fail 2 Nov 2012 44,380 miles

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

o/s rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 40,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,694 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,666 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 27 Oct 2009 37,361 miles

o/s front, n/s front and o/s rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Fail 27 Oct 2009 37,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear disc braking surfaces reduced due to corrosion.

o/s front, n/s front and o/s rear tyre sidewalls perished.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 27,834 miles

all four tyres have some slight perishing to the side walls.

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 YEF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

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

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