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AK55 FJU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,601 mi
Last recorded123,601 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 123,601 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 123,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 119,878 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 118,141 miles

Slight dampness around fuel filter area,fuel pipe slightly deteriorated,possible slight leak but not obvious at time of test.

offside main beam pattern out of focus

Fail 22 Sep 2014 118,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Slight dampness around fuel filter area,fuel pipe slightly deteriorated,possible slight leak but not obvious at time of test.

offside main beam pattern out of focus

Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,062 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,625 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,567 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,913 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,718 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 FJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

AK55 FJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is AK55 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 FJU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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