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AJ55 FPV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,499 mi
Last recorded75,499 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 75,499 miles

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

Front Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking and wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking and wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Possible bearing noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,475 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 73,475 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,602 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,068 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall a lump missing

Fail 10 Jul 2017 55,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall a lump missing

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,429 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge check tracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,313 miles

Both rear tyres cracking + close to limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,353 miles

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

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,125 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,317 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 10 Nov 2010 25,603 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 11 Nov 2009 22,577 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FPV 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 85.7%.

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 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

AJ55 FPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 2005.

Is AJ55 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 FPV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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