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AK55 FFY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

228,030 mi
Last recorded228,030 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 228,030 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 228,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 218,005 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 207,412 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 201,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019
Pass 14 Sep 2018 187,110 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 187,110 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 179,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 173,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in wall no cords showing

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 160,368 miles

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

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

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 136,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front consul bushes are starting to crack

nsf tyre has section of the tread worn to 1.6 mm left and is bald at the inside edge [replace asap]

nsr tyre has section of the tread worn to 1.6 mm left [replace asap]

Pass 29 Aug 2013 117,122 miles

Front wipers poor

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 102,350 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 71,219 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 71,219 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)

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,248 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops starting to split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,520 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 FFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FFY, 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 FFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 2005.

Is AK55 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 FFY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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