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AK55 FVD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,527 mi
Last recorded132,527 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 FVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 132,527 miles

nearside front brake hose poor condition

nearside rear park brake only just meets efficiency

offside front cv gaitor small hole

Pass 16 Dec 2015 115,722 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 115,722 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 83,963 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs surface corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,374 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 68,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 68,372 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 58,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,260 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,375 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 FVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FVD, 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 FVD registered?

AK55 FVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is AK55 FVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 FVD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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