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AJ55 FXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021
Pass 19 Mar 2020 109,707 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 107,571 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 107,571 miles

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,898 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,089 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 98,036 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 91,252 miles

engine light on

Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,561 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 76,901 miles

esp warning lamp on

Fail 13 Dec 2012 76,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

esp warning lamp on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,902 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 62,341 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 62,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,041 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,880 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 FXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FXA, 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 FXA registered?

AJ55 FXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2005.

Is AJ55 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 FXA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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