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AK55 FGE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,224 mi
Last recorded49,224 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 49,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside doors have slight body damage

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3,5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 49,224 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside doors have slight body damage

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3,5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 47,106 miles

Nearside front & rear doors damaged

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic casing by exhaust manifold insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2024 47,106 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside front & rear doors damaged

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

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic casing by exhaust manifold insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2023 45,619 miles

Nearside Front & nearside rear doors dented

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air filter casing insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2023 45,619 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front & nearside rear doors dented

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

air filter casing insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2022 44,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 44,238 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 41,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt has tape repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 41,379 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt has tape repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 38,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover tape repair

Pass 6 Sep 2019 37,583 miles

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover tape repair

Fail 6 Sep 2019 37,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover tape repair

Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,647 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged but wing repeater still works

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover has tape repair

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 35,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged but wing repeater still works

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover has tape repair

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,288 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front seat belt stalk has temp repair

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

headlights weak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,105 miles

Offside Front seat belt stalk has temp repair

headlights weak

Fail 28 Sep 2016 33,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced & offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seat belt stalk has temp repair

Pass 24 Sep 2015 32,795 miles

Nearside headlight slightly weak

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside headlight slightly weak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,016 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,716 miles

offside rear reflector partly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,671 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,460 miles

Rear bumper damaged, is still secure.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 31,038 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 30,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,369 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 FGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FGE, 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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What year was AK55 FGE registered?

AK55 FGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 September 2005.

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