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AK55 FHN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,276 mi
Last recorded147,276 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 147,276 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 141,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated WORN INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 134,542 miles

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Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front door poor operation

under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 134,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front door poor operation

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 131,757 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

headlight lenses cloudy

o/s/f door sticks

Fail 6 Jul 2016 131,752 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

headlight lenses cloudy

o/s/f door sticks

Pass 4 Aug 2015 128,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake back plates corroded

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2015 128,491 miles

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

exhaust sleeve poor condition

front brake back plates corroded

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 121,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low

Fail 5 Aug 2014 121,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2013 111,402 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 99,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 81,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,745 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,726 miles

Slight oil leak, could be from oil filler cap ? Cleaned out oil in that area.

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 FHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FHN, 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 FHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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