MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,582 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side front needs attention (4.1.4 (b))
surface rust on breaking and suspension components
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires horn (1.9.2c)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lights unit (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front tyres (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires horn (1.9.2c)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lights unit (1.7.5a)
Horn not working poor connection (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front tyres (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advise nearside rear tyre slightly distorted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advise nearside rear tyre slightly distorted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AK55 FEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FEU, 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 FEU registered?
AK55 FEU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2005.
Is AK55 FEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK55 FEU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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