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AK55 FFJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,118 mi
Last recorded165,118 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 165,118 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 145,702 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 126,410 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,948 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 101,898 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 97,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

near side front and off sides rear brake back plates missing

Pass 13 Oct 2018 92,989 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake back plates nearside front and offside rear missing

Fail 13 Oct 2018 92,989 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake back plates nearside front and offside rear missing

Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,544 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides plus bald some areas and perishing. tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 87,543 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes damaged (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides plus bald some areas and perishing. tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear brake discs slightly scored/corroded.

Front brake callipers corroded.

Headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

Headlamp lens deteraited, causing a poor image.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 76,023 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 76,023 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 65,838 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,425 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 60,425 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 53,332 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,332 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,355 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,676 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,548 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,676 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear tyres have cracks in the tread

Fail 22 Sep 2008 27,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

rear tyres have cracks in the tread

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 FFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FFJ, 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 FFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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