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AJ55 FHA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,148 mi
Last recorded176,148 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 176,148 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad warning lamp on, nearside front brake pad sensor wire damaged

engine cover/undertray fitted

engine/gearbox damp with oil

gearbox noisy

nearside and offside front brake disc backing plates excessively corroded

nearside and offside rear brake disc backing plates corroded

offside front wing and bonnet corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 176,147 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad warning lamp on, nearside front brake pad sensor wire damaged

engine cover/undertray fitted

engine/gearbox damp with oil

gearbox noisy

nearside and offside front brake disc backing plates excessively corroded

nearside and offside rear brake disc backing plates corroded

offside front wing and bonnet corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 165,543 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 153,614 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 144,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 16 Jun 2014 144,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 135,457 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 135,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 128,040 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 119,543 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 96,504 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 96,504 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2009 71,079 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 FHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel 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 AJ55 FHA, 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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AJ55 FHA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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