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AK55 NFO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,972 mi
Last recorded50,972 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 50,972 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 50,053 miles

Brake servo hose deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 49,606 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 48,564 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 46,148 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 46,148 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 46,134 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 CUTS TO TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 44,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 42,989 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 40,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 24 Sep 2015 35,868 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,807 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,885 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box mounting corroded

stone chips to screen

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres on 3mm and perished

rear exhaust box mounting corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2010 22,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,008 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,259 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,277 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 NFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NFO, 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 NFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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