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AJ55 FYC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,305 mi
Last recorded117,305 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 117,305 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 103,833 miles

E.M.L on

Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,902 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,319 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 76,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 May 2013 69,462 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 69,462 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 57,280 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 43,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,403 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 FYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

AJ55 FYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is AJ55 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 FYC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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