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AJ55 FCG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,014 mi
Last recorded99,014 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2018 99,014 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi slight deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread

Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,673 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust flexi joint slight deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread

Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

nearside front inner brake pad wearing close to wear sensor

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,216 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 67,445 miles

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,422 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,245 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,532 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,709 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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AJ55 FCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ55 FCG, 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 AJ55 FCG registered?

AJ55 FCG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 November 2005.

Is AJ55 FCG safe to buy?

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