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AK55 FPO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,987 mi
Last recorded148,987 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 148,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing -Sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Corroded - marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing -Sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill - Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil plus Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 145,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated where pipe clips to strut, inspect when looking from underneath (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated where pipe clips to strut, inspect when looking from underneath (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 141,631 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 4 Feb 2020 141,628 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front under cover loose rear

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 6 Feb 2019 133,396 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 6 Feb 2019 133,396 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 2 Feb 2018 121,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 112,667 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 101,611 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 92,042 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 92,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc backplates begining to corrode .

Fail 25 Nov 2013 84,882 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake disc backplates begining to corrode .

Pass 17 Nov 2012 77,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

handbrake application slightly stiff

o/s rear brake backplate deteriorated

o/s wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,793 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

AK55 FPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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