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AK55 FUA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,120 mi
Last recorded172,120 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 172,120 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 151,760 miles

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

Front both side brake disc backing plates rusted away

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever not resting back on stop

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate rusted away

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 151,648 miles

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

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

Front both side brake disc backing plates rusted away

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake caliper handbrake lever not resting back on stop

Nearside Rear brake disc backing plate rusted away

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 147,679 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 147,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 143,118 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 143,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 137,095 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 130,405 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring the visual inspection of some components

Fail 20 Jan 2018 130,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring the visual inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jan 2017 117,514 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 106,598 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 95,337 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,801 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,437 miles

rear tyres have worn low inner edges

Fail 15 Nov 2013 87,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres have worn low inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,497 miles

n/s/f brake disc dust cover corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2012 72,497 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f brake disc dust cover corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge void of tread 195/65/15

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 195/65/15

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,706 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front inner pads look low

smal nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,803 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 18,515 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 FUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FUA, 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 FUA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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