MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
under trays fitted
Front and rear pads low
Front inner disc faces corroded
Headlamps faded
Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak suspect water pump (7.3.A.1)
Front and rear pads low
Front inner disc faces corroded
Headlamps faded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front wipers deteriated
exhaust system in general is coroded
n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge
nail in o/s/f tyre
oil leak
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
uneven wear on n/s/r tyre >< number plates not made to dvla regulations
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AK55 FBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 FBY, 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 AK55 FBY registered?
AK55 FBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.
Is AK55 FBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK55 FBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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