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AK55 YGW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,219 mi
Last recorded167,219 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 167,219 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 167,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inned edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 145,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases INTER SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY URGENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 136,111 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 124,959 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 119,222 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,697 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 113,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,467 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 99,083 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 94,067 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 88,506 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 84,683 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 84,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,381 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,227 miles

Both rear brake discs worn

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,632 miles

Nearside rear handbrake arm does not fully return

Offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Rear discs slightly pitted on edges

Tape on front number plate

Traction control light on

Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,755 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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