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AK55 FUY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,817 mi
Last recorded67,817 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,817 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,297 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 64,402 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,004 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2014 61,395 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 61,395 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 55,044 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 42,346 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,362 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,524 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 FUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 FUY registered?

AK55 FUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is AK55 FUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 FUY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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