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AK55 ZNF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,449 mi
Last recorded80,449 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 80,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front hoses cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lend deteriorated poor image projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 80,449 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))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill within 30cm of seat/seatbelt mountings (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front hoses cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lend deteriorated poor image projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 67,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline poor image projected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion

Pass 24 May 2023 54,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

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

Fail 17 May 2023 53,985 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,856 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 46,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 42,981 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2021 42,981 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top bearing collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 40,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight damage outer tyre wall

Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,074 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 36,534 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,061 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate broken (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,114 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,303 miles

Front tyres deteriorated/cracking on outer side walls, Advise new tyres soon.

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,314 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,764 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 22,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres are perished due to age.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 20,106 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 17,834 miles

console bushes perished

Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,325 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 12,717 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 9,302 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 ZNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNF, 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 ZNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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