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AK55 FNM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,206 mi
Last recorded154,206 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 154,206 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 154,193 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill rotten hole in outer skin with 30 cm off structual point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 149,642 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 149,320 miles

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

front wings, rear suspension arms corroded

vehicle presented for test with alloy wheels fitted to front axle and steel wheels fitted to rear axle

Pass 23 Aug 2018 144,276 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 132,346 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 132,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working and Offside (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 119,888 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 104,626 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 91,200 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,214 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 80,214 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,757 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 69,757 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,284 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 52,658 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,660 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,665 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 FNM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FNM, 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 FNM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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