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AK55 FKR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

203,444 mi
Last recorded203,444 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 203,444 miles

Damage on the offside front outer sill but not holed or torn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 203,444 miles

Damage on the offside front outer sill but not holed or torn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 192,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 192,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner not secure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 172,863 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 172,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 147,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 118,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray loose and offside floor tray damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2014 118,802 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray loose and offside floor tray damaged

both wiper bladesex/split

Fail 2 Aug 2014 118,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray loose and offside rear floor tray damaged

both wiper blades ex/split

Pass 26 Jul 2013 87,924 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 62,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 62,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,152 miles

both rear discs slightly pitted on outer faces

Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,041 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,178 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 31,178 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,789 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 23,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FKR, 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 FKR registered?

AK55 FKR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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