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AJ55 FPX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,695 mi
Last recorded137,695 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 137,695 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

vehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 126,394 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 118,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 110,450 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

engine light on

smell of fuel

Fail 12 Dec 2012 110,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

damage to n/s outer sill

engine light on

smell of fuel

Pass 30 Sep 2011 101,014 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f suspension arm rear bushes slight deterioration

wear on n/s/r tyre outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2010 91,341 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,008 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 57,920 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 FPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FPX, 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 FPX registered?

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

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