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AK55 FUG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,819 mi
Last recorded195,819 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 195,819 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm / axle bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 188,653 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 179,300 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides - dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 165,884 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front , at top of legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside repeater lamp , light intensity slightly redudced

all 4 dust covers on brake discs , very rusty

Fail 6 Nov 2018 165,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front , at top of legs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside repeater lamp , light intensity slightly redudced

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

all 4 dust covers on brake discs , very rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2017 155,886 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch rusty (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 3 mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp rusty and broken

Pass 1 Nov 2016 145,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clamps on exhaust sleeve very rusty and broken

offside repeater dullish

Pass 12 Nov 2015 137,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 126,189 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 126,189 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 113,026 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,638 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 96,637 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 83,295 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 83,212 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 83,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2009 67,042 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,953 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 FUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FUG, 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 FUG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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