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AK55 YJU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,209 mi
Last recorded137,209 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 137,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 133,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 130,877 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 127,887 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 127,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 124,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slight grease leak

Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,342 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 119,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 115,158 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,091 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 101,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 101,028 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear tyres perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 93,848 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 93,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,296 miles

check rear inner brake pads

front brake discs starting to wear

front/ rear antiroll bars starting to rust

nearside front outer driveshaft boot covered in grease- no split/ hole

nearside indicator siderepeator starting to discolour

nearside outer sill panel and front bumper slight damage

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,490 miles

nearside front tyre approx 4mm left on tread

offside front tyre approx 3mm left on tread

Pass 28 Oct 2010 67,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnett safty catch stickey

Pass 29 Oct 2009 59,191 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 59,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 YJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

AK55 YJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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The MOT history for AK55 YJU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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