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AK55 FEU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,582 mi
Last recorded126,582 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 126,582 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 126,568 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 125,832 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 125,832 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 124,751 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 124,724 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 123,456 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 121,129 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 121,129 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 118,031 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 118,031 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 101,772 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 101,772 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,021 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 71,822 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,157 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,370 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 46,370 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 33,701 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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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.

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