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AJ55 FPK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,009 mi
Last recorded110,009 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 110,009 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 109,799 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 100,453 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 91,922 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,368 miles

Front tyres perishing x2

Lower under trays fitted

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing tyre o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 74,760 miles

headlamp glass slightly cloudy front and rear brake discs worn n/s/r n/s/r tyres perishing n/s/r tyre on limit surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,022 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Fail 5 Dec 2013 70,020 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 7 Dec 2012 64,582 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade poor

Fail 23 Nov 2011 59,557 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,557 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 54,010 miles

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 2 Dec 2009 47,195 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,912 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 FPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FPK, 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 FPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 2005.

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