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AJ55 FRC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,607 mi
Last recorded97,607 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2023 97,607 miles

Emissions unable to be completed center exhaust box leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,571 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 94,571 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction egr flow insuficient (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 88,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 88,334 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,555 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 84,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,490 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 80,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,835 miles

Nearside Front cv boot minor leak but still protecting cv joint from ingress of dirt

Offside Front condensation in head lamp

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 21 Sep 2017 73,835 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced osf compensated inside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front cv boot minor leak but still protecting cv joint from ingress of dirt

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,931 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 68,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,934 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,629 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 61,627 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,067 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,949 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,978 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 1 Jul 2010 38,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 26 Mar 2010 36,853 miles

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 20 Apr 2009 29,904 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,553 miles

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

surface cracking in tread area's of both rear tyres and nearside front tyre

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 FRC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

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

Is AJ55 FRC safe to buy?

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