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AK55 YGF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,357 mi
Last recorded175,357 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 175,357 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 175,357 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 165,361 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre deformed and worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 155,733 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2016 155,733 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users engine undertray insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeter lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 143,400 miles

covers

Fail 30 Nov 2015 143,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort faulty (3.7.B.5a)

covers

Pass 17 Nov 2014 131,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f sill damage

Pass 20 Nov 2013 120,266 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 120,256 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 106,025 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 90,236 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 76,242 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,347 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,952 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 YGF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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