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AK55 YLT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,543 mi
Last recorded122,543 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 122,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,180 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 104,197 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 104,197 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 96,505 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 96,505 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,554 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 92,554 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 76,471 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn inner

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside front tyre worn inner

Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,725 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,867 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s sills damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2013 50,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s and n/s sills damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,281 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS DAMAGED AND UNDERCOVER

Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,631 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,621 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 34,591 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shoulder wear noted nearside rear tyre.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,386 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 YLT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc 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 YLT, 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 YLT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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