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AK55 FKN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

172,391 mi
Last recorded172,391 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 172,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 164,710 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 164,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2023 155,883 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 148,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front c.v boots slight leak

Pass 6 Dec 2021 141,513 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 135,308 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 128,671 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 121,682 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 114,044 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 111,309 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

bottom of both rear coil springs very rusty

centre exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroding

engine cover and undertray fitted

slight dampness n/s front strut

Pass 6 Jun 2016 104,359 miles

both front tyres getting low and starting to deteriorate

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear tyres getting very low especially on inner edges close to exposing cords

engine cover and undertray fitted

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 1 Jun 2016 104,359 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure not connected (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front tyres getting low and starting to deteriorate

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

both rear tyres getting very low especially on inner edges close to exposing cords

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

rear brake pads getting low

slight corrosion and lip to o/s rear brake disc

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 9 Jun 2015 99,500 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,302 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 87,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,896 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,203 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,542 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,342 miles

ESP light on

Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,847 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,943 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 FKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FKN, 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 FKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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