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AG55 FKO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,085 mi
Last recorded111,085 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 FKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 111,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 101,455 miles

Both headlamps in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside c.v. boot in poor condition

Nearside outer sill London damaged

Offside mirror damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2019 101,455 miles

Both headlamps in poor condition

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside c.v. boot in poor condition

Nearside outer sill London damaged

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,244 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,195 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 19 Apr 2017 88,169 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,280 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 77,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,974 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,486 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 44,672 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 36,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 31,466 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,362 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,915 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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AG55 FKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AG55 FKO, 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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What year was AG55 FKO registered?

AG55 FKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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