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AK55 ZKJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,132 mi
Last recorded145,132 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 145,132 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 138,657 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 132,631 miles

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

Offside Front Headlight lens cloudy

Pass 19 Mar 2019 128,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Sill damaged

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 122,574 miles

Front Inner tyres

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,397 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 95,554 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 95,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,083 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres inner edges feathering

wiper blades have a slight smear

Fail 24 Mar 2015 90,083 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres inner edges feathering

wiper blades have a slight smear

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,905 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,757 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)

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing all over

Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,054 miles

rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,153 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,186 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 ZKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ registered?

AK55 ZKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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