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AO55 VJJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

7,388 mi
Last recorded7,388 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 7,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 58,868 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,689 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 53,685 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre cut out on inner edg

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,763 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 16 Oct 2012 41,760 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Oct 2011 35,632 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,300 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,321 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,635 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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AO55 VJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO55 VJJ, 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 AO55 VJJ registered?

AO55 VJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is AO55 VJJ safe to buy?

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