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AJ55 FRN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,683 mi
Last recorded130,683 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 130,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 120,863 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 120,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 117,381 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 108,351 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 103,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2015 103,787 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2014 93,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,110 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,063 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,431 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 28,527 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 24 Nov 2008 22,796 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 FRN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 FRN, 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 FRN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 November 2005.

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