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AJ55 FDD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,509 mi
Last recorded127,509 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 127,509 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged but no cords exposed

Oil level was very low.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 113,141 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 113,139 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 101,577 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,460 miles

Both front tyres near to the legal limit.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads thin.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside lower body panel severely damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2012 89,460 miles

Both front tyres near to the legal limit.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads thin.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside lower body panel severely damaged.

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,747 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,340 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 51,404 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 43,531 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 FDD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FDD, 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 FDD registered?

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

Is AJ55 FDD safe to buy?

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