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AK55 YFJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,470 mi
Last recorded124,470 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 124,470 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 124,470 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F & O/S/F (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 124,235 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 121,781 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 121,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 115,112 miles

Front BRAKE DISC COVERS RUSTED

INSIDE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SET TO 0 TO RECHECK HEADLIGHT AIM

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

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)

Offside Rear TYRE 3.4MM

UNDER TRAY DAMAGED

WHEEL CENTRES MISSING

Pass 24 Oct 2014 105,926 miles

Wheel centres missing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 95,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Wheel centres missing

Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear under tray damaged

Wheel centres missing

Pass 8 Nov 2011 76,800 miles

Air bag light on

Offside rear under tray damaged

Wheel centre missing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,302 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,655 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale and flasher visual warning lamps did not work on pre check but o k on test

offside rear tyre 3.00mm

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,299 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 34,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

AK55 YFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 2005.

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The MOT history for AK55 YFJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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