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AK55 FRN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,430 mi
Last recorded89,430 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FRN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,430 miles

rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 11 Jan 2019 89,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil level low

rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,698 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated, beam pattern acceptable.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 79,698 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated, beam pattern acceptable.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,146 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 70,126 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,244 miles

Rear wiper split

Fail 25 Sep 2015 61,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Side repeater not working [door mirror] (1.4.A.2c)

Rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,624 miles

N/s side repeater damaged but still working.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,126 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 40,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 33,995 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,087 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 30,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,473 miles

rear o/s disc scored.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,401 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,282 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 FRN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FRN, 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 FRN registered?

AK55 FRN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is AK55 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 FRN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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