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AK55 FFM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,039 mi
Last recorded103,039 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 103,039 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 97,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch stiff

Pass 9 Dec 2023 88,554 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 87,873 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 87,873 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Various stickers. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. All other tyres have 195 /65 /15. Nearside front is 195 /55 /15. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 84,396 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 84,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 80,566 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 80,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 76,616 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,682 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 72,681 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 69,048 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 69,013 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,516 miles

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

Offside parking brake effort low

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 59,832 miles

Damage swept area of windscreen

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside front wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 59,832 miles

Damage swept area of windscreen

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,703 miles

Advise front windscreen outside zone A cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,702 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,761 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,572 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 35,572 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,205 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 33,205 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,644 miles

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)

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 FFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FFM, 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 FFM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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