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AK55 YLW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

174,019 mi
Last recorded174,019 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 174,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 160,845 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 147,823 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 134,105 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 119,979 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 107,579 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,140 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,606 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 75,527 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,230 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 56,240 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 56,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,432 miles

ESP light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,023 miles

traction control lamp on

Pass 16 Nov 2009 34,222 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread / side wall

traction controle warning light on

Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,905 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 27,854 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing low+cracking up

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 YLW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 YLW registered?

AK55 YLW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 2005.

Is AK55 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 YLW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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