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AK55 YKM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,155 mi
Last recorded104,155 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 104,155 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

Fail 12 Dec 2024 104,154 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 23 Oct 2023 98,855 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front head lamp lens a bit poor nearside and offside

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 98,855 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front head lamp lens a bit poor nearside and offside

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 86,499 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,678 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 83,678 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,062 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 80,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,283 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 79,283 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 76,501 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 73,485 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 73,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 69,907 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 69,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 66,176 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 66,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2013 59,481 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,685 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 48,085 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,316 miles

chip to screen

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre damage outer sidewall

Fail 21 Apr 2009 34,316 miles

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

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

chip to screen

n/s/r tyre perished and cracked

o/s/r tyre damage outer sidewall

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 YKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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