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AK05 FUA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,165 mi
Last recorded91,165 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,165 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 91,165 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 90,410 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 89,618 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 89,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,865 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 83,308 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)

Pass 14 May 2016 73,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 64,769 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 57,364 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 46,644 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 34,753 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 30,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,973 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 23,095 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,480 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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AK05 FUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK05 FUA, 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 AK05 FUA registered?

AK05 FUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is AK05 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 FUA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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