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AK55 YEV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,614 mi
Last recorded116,614 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 116,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 111,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 111,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 106,526 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both ns and os slightly weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded. no sharp edges at time of inspection

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cords not visible at time of inspection (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear BOTH brake back plates corroded and deteriorated

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber dust covers / boots deteriorated / split

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills, sill to floor , chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: outer sill / sill to floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle presented with all welded patch repairs covered in underseal.

corrosion to underbody components and panels

Fail 12 Jun 2024 106,513 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH NS AND OS WEATHERED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested * NS an OS (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced frontal / central section: outer sill / sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded. no sharp edges at time of inspection

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

Rear BOTH brake back plates corroded and deteriorated

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber dust covers / boots deteriorated / split

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills, sill to floor , chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: outer sill / sill to floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody components and panels

Pass 27 May 2023 100,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 97,448 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 92,802 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 92,798 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 90,207 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 90,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 86,708 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 81,638 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,525 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 75,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,357 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 67,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 57,304 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 57,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 51,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 41,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,597 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 32,359 miles

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

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 6 Dec 2008 26,376 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 YEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 YEV, 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 YEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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