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AK55 YFY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,559 mi
Last recorded176,559 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 176,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2018 162,298 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose chafing Under bonnet (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil sensor fault warning on dash

Reverse light not working

Fail 26 May 2018 162,295 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose chafing Under bonnet (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil sensor fault warning on dash

Reverse light not working

Pass 19 May 2017 148,852 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 148,852 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside offside lens discoloured (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 136,311 miles

Offside Nearside front tyres tread getting low

Offside wiper smearing

Fail 21 May 2016 136,263 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Nearside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Offside outer (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low Offside (1.8)

Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened Offside front excess weak (2.4.G.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Offside rear (3.5.1k)

Side repeater missing Offside smashed (1.4.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working Center (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake slight binding

Offside Nearside front tyres tread getting low

Offside wiper smearing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 114,118 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 114,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,239 miles

slight roughness near side rear wheel bearing area

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 22 Oct 2013 100,239 miles

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

slight roughness near side rear wheel bearing area

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 2 Nov 2012 86,359 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 86,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

unable to see offside nearside rear inner brake pads

Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,281 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 69,281 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 56,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,324 miles

Front brake pads appear low on friction material.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,671 miles

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

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 YFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YFY, 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 YFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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