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AJ55 FPZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,346 mi
Last recorded86,346 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2024 86,346 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs poor condition/rusty on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps cloudy/has no affect on output or aim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.4mm/worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded/poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/small cuts on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 84,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/tread depth 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded/poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 84,697 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/tread depth 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded/poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs rusty/poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all over/poor condition (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 Front brake backing plate corroded/poor condition

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 79,147 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,067 miles

Both head lamp poor condition

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 77,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 75,876 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,168 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 74,168 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 72,663 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 66,480 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,783 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,937 miles

All tyre pressures very low

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,137 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,444 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,856 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 32,777 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,199 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 FPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FPZ, 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 FPZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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