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AK55 FFG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,075 mi
Last recorded69,075 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 69,075 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 66,690 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 66,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 66,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 63,875 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 63,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 61,943 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 59,865 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 58,213 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 56,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 53,771 miles

Covers Fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 53,695 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Covers Fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 51,554 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,410 miles

Covers Fitted

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 12 Nov 2015 45,078 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 45,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Covers Fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,108 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,461 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,560 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,380 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 23,996 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,705 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 FFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 FFG registered?

AK55 FFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is AK55 FFG safe to buy?

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