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AJ55 FZD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,445 mi
Last recorded86,445 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 86,445 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp not fully secure

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet safety catch deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2018 86,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp not fully secure

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet safety catch deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,796 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,621 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,071 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,745 miles

Oil leak

both front brake disc sheilds rusted by secure.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,762 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,907 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,751 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 41,545 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,149 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 FZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc 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 FZD, 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 FZD registered?

AJ55 FZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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