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AJ55 FXC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,604 mi
Last recorded163,604 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 163,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 163,495 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 156,019 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 147,174 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 139,618 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 134,505 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 134,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 129,709 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 125,135 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 121,227 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 121,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and TC light on (3.4.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 115,591 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 111,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 102,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 91,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2013 91,539 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,356 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,188 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 72,188 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

nsr brake discs slightly worn

oil level just above minimum

osf brake disc slightly worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,476 miles

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

outer edge of n/s/r tyre tread wearing

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,484 miles

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

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 FXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FXC, 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 FXC registered?

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

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