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AK55 FVR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,033 mi
Last recorded60,033 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 60,033 miles

under carriage surface rust

Fail 6 Oct 2022 60,031 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under carriage surface rust

Pass 2 Oct 2021 52,994 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2021 52,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2020 44,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 44,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 36,797 miles

offside rear brake slightly grabbing

Fail 2 Oct 2019 36,797 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle flexi hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

offside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 1 Oct 2018 34,513 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 34,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 32,943 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,734 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn inside and outside edge, cracking and close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn inside and outside edge and cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2016 31,733 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn inside and outside edge, cracking and close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn inside and outside edge and cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2015 30,101 miles

front tyres cracking

offside headlight lense deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2015 30,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres cracking

offside headlight lense deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2014 29,303 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 29,268 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,219 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 28,219 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 26,317 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,274 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 24,270 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

airbag warning light on

body damage on nearside front

Pass 12 Feb 2010 20,754 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,877 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 FVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FVR, 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 FVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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