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AK55 FUP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,128 mi
Last recorded111,128 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 111,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,333 miles

4 x brake rear plates corroded

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

Nearside bottom sill from front to rear corroded

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2019 98,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside bottom sill corodded

all 4 brake back plates corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2018 96,348 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all 4 brake back plates corroded

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2017 88,801 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,850 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,225 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 67,225 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,590 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 58,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 51,394 miles

Both rear brakes sticking

Fail 16 Oct 2013 51,381 miles

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

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

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)

Both rear brakes sticking

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,407 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,880 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 39,790 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,345 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,184 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 FUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FUP, 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 FUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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