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AK55 FOT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,576 mi
Last recorded154,576 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 154,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 154,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 146,426 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 146,420 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 132,759 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 128,532 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 128,532 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.91 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 122,845 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 122,790 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 113,863 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 113,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 104,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 100,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,479 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,282 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 93,275 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s rear brake binding, only just a pass

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,239 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 85,158 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 85,158 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,419 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 72,426 miles

windscreen damage

Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyrte getting low

Fail 20 Sep 2008 37,786 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,786 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 FOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FOT, 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 FOT registered?

AK55 FOT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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