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AK55 FBV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,651 mi
Last recorded146,651 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 146,651 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to brake callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes in front lower arms are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (all rear pipes) are coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis within 30 cm of trailing arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear offside and nearside suspension arms and subframe coated in underseal

Fail 18 Feb 2025 146,602 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracked across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 140,451 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 137,254 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general areas of underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 137,232 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all 4 tyres wearing unevenly

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Feb 2022 133,936 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osf nsf outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 133,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osf nsf outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 129,863 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively osf nsf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 126,832 miles

Front Both brake back plates in poor condition.

Front Both headlights lens in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front cv boot in poor condition.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

front and rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 116,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

front and rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 104,626 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 95,165 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,750 miles

crack in screen not in drivers view of road

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

osf nsf tyres worn on inner shoulders

osr slight brake bind

rear tyres worn close to ware makers

Pass 17 Dec 2014 77,773 miles

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

osr nsr tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,064 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 59,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2012 59,241 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,391 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 52,324 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,158 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

covers missing from drivers seat belt catch

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,380 miles

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

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 FBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AK55 FBV, 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 FBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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