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AK55 YGO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,900 mi
Last recorded94,900 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 94,900 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 94,900 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 91,698 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 91,698 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 87,627 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2023 85,011 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2022 82,809 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,206 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Inner and Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 75,627 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 73,222 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,035 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 70,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 67,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 67,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 56,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,823 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 50,823 miles

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

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

brake pad wearing low lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,619 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,913 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,322 miles

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

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 YGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YGO, 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 YGO registered?

AK55 YGO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is AK55 YGO safe to buy?

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