MOT Status
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172,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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
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
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
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)
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)
ESP light on
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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.
Is AK55 FKN safe to buy?
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