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AK55 FCO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,975 mi
Last recorded166,975 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 166,975 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 166,975 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 160,631 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 160,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 153,899 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 147,793 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 147,792 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 131,278 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 117,745 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 102,748 miles

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2011 79,422 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 Jan 2010 57,450 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 42,490 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 FCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 FCO, 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 FCO registered?

AK55 FCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is AK55 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 FCO 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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