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AK55 FLF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,958 mi
Last recorded182,958 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 182,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 169,191 miles

Engine cover and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 27 Nov 2023 163,490 miles

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

all 4 brake back plates corroded away

both number plates faded

Fail 21 Nov 2023 163,440 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all 4 brake back plates corroded away

both number plates faded

offside hand brake performance poor

Pass 4 Nov 2022 157,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 157,864 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 151,361 miles

underside corrosion present

Pass 12 Nov 2020 148,217 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various underbody components corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 148,217 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various underbody components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 143,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 143,304 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction phone holder and air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 136,748 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside headlight slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2018 136,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside headlight slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2017 130,140 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 5mm left (3.5.1g)

Front front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 28 Nov 2017 130,133 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall cord exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 5mm left (3.5.1g)

Front front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 9 Nov 2016 109,701 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 106,539 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 100,770 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 100,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,955 miles

off side fron t and rear hub back plates corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,093 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 73,749 miles

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

diesel fuel pre heater unit requires attention

engine undertray oily

front brake discs getting worn

slight wear rear brake discs

suspect nearside rear brake pad is getting low

Fail 15 Oct 2011 73,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

diesel fuel pre heater unit requires attention

engine undertray oily

front brake discs getting worn

slight wear rear brake discs

suspect nearside rear brake pad is getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,759 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 51,270 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 51,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,509 miles

n/s dip beam set on lower limit

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 FLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FLF, 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 FLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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