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AK55 FPG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,399 mi
Last recorded169,399 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 169,399 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 168,912 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high screw adjuster does not work (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached side panel (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Undertray likely to become detached side panel adrift and has been fouling drive shaft (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both headlamp lenses slightly clouded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 157,408 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 157,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect near side lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted ! (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spotted inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 149,082 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 149,082 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 139,347 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 132,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 132,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 123,100 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 123,100 miles

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 114,817 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 105,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 89,923 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,782 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 74,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,600 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 57,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,506 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 FPG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FPG, 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 FPG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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