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AK55 YKL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,434 mi
Last recorded114,434 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 114,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and broken up

Nearside door mirror indicator lens damaged - not affecting lighting

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very edges - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom in black section (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated - no movement

both rear trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

reverse light not working

Fail 13 Oct 2021 114,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated and broken up

Nearside door mirror indicator lens damaged - not affecting lighting

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very edges - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom in black section (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated - no movement

both rear trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

reverse light not working

Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very outer edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm thick, o/s outer 5mm - cant see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre 3-4mm

Offside Rear tyre 3-4mm and slightly stress cracked in tread

Rear brake discs lipped 10mm wide

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear droplink lower bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated - no movement

Fail 15 Oct 2020 99,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both - front inner pads approx. 4-5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on very outer edge - rest of tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm thick, o/s outer 5mm - cant see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre 3-4mm

Offside Rear tyre 3-4mm and slightly stress cracked in tread

Rear brake discs lipped 10mm wide

both rear brake back plates corroded

both rear droplink lower bushes slightly deteriorated

both rear lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated - no movement

Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,364 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 86,925 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 86,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,246 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 80,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate is slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate is slightly corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 80,608 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate is slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake back plate is slightly corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,396 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 73,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 62,418 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,526 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 53,524 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,570 miles

Eletronic stability programme warning lamp illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2012 47,570 miles

Eletronic stability programme warning lamp illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 42,221 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,187 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 YKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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