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AG55 FZK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,522 mi
Last recorded95,522 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 FZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 95,522 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,947 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 90,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 86,060 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 86,052 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,335 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW + WORN V.LOW ON INNER+OUTER EDGES + PERISHED ALONG TREADS

N/S/R TYRE WORN V.LOW ON INNER+OUTER EDGES (NO TREAD LEFT)+ PERISHED ALONG TREADS

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,662 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES + PERISHED ALONG TREADS

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 74,662 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))

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES + PERISHED ALONG TREADS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,400 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW (APPROX 3-4K)

N/S/F OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SLIGHTLY LEAKING GREASE FROM INNER CLIP

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,731 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 51,131 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 43,031 miles

Front offside tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,140 miles

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

Uneven front tyre wear

Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic undersheilds fitted

rear brake pads (inner pads) appear to be getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,780 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 26,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,201 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,414 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,087 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 FZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FZK, 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 AG55 FZK registered?

AG55 FZK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is AG55 FZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG55 FZK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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