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AK55 PFE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,294 mi
Last recorded133,294 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 133,294 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 127,184 miles

slight exhaust blow at front flexi

Fail 27 Oct 2015 127,184 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly seized (2.5.B.1b)

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

slight exhaust blow at front flexi

Pass 30 Oct 2014 110,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,574 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,965 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 79,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear brake disc backing plates corroded

offside rear brake disc has signs of binding/heated. not binding during mot test

Fail 1 Nov 2011 66,715 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear brake disc backing plates corroded

offside rear brake disc has signs of binding/heated. not binding during mot test

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,574 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,512 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 29,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no plate deterioration o/s no plate lamp internal corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,999 miles

front no plate deterioration o/s no plate lamp internal corrosion

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 PFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PFE, 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 PFE registered?

AK55 PFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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