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AK55 FFA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,525 mi
Last recorded163,525 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 163,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 159,741 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2017 159,741 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 155,513 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 152,348 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 142,917 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bind on o/s rear brake.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 123,351 miles

Brake back plates corroded / missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 105,435 miles

Bind on front brakes.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock absorbers covers detached.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 90,879 miles

Emission light on dash

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 90,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Emission light on dash

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 73,195 miles

All O/E trims fitted

N/S front and N/S rear wheel liners insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 73,195 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All O/E trims fitted

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

N/S front and N/S rear wheel liners insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 55,268 miles

All engine / under trims fitted,

Bonnet safety catch seized

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,268 miles

All engine / under trims fitted,

Bonnet safety catch seized

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,317 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FFA, 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 FFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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