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AJ55 FPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,920 mi
Last recorded87,920 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2019 87,918 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,763 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,844 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Cracks on tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2018 84,844 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Cracks on tyre

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,075 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,410 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 75,095 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 71,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,323 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,446 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,994 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,551 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 FPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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