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AJ55 FDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

144,508 mi
Last recorded144,508 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 144,508 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 136,845 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake back plates rusty offside and nearside

rear radius arm bushes worn

Pass 19 Mar 2020 134,714 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes worn

rear brake dust shields poor

Pass 16 Apr 2019 129,038 miles

front suspension arm rear bushes perished

rear brake back plates very rusty

rear discs poor

Fail 15 Apr 2019 129,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front suspension arm rear bushes perished

headlight lenses poor

rear brake back plates very rusty

rear discs poor

Pass 20 Dec 2017 121,447 miles

both headlight lens starting to fade

n/s rear tyre worn on edge and close to wear bars

Pass 14 Jan 2017 114,075 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 106,239 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s rear back plate coroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 97,898 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,616 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 79,110 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,699 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,689 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,376 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,382 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 FDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 FDX, 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 FDX registered?

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

Is AJ55 FDX safe to buy?

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