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AP54 FFJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,534 mi
Last recorded144,534 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 FFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 144,534 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 144,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has just met the minimum requirement and may need adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Jan 2018 126,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine rocking slightly un-able to assess recommend further investigation (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 126,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement engine rocking slightly un-able to assess recommend further investigation (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 114,787 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 114,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 107,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Wishbone rear mounting rubber deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Wishbone rear rubber mounting deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear rubber mounting deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear rubber mounting deteriorating (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 100,972 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 93,114 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,656 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 76,312 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 76,312 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,966 miles

Slight corrosion on front discs inner surfaces

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine undertray insecure

wipers smearing and operation noisy

Pass 23 Mar 2009 39,559 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,757 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 20,757 miles

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

has cut to side wall down to cords

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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AP54 FFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP54 FFJ, 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 AP54 FFJ registered?

AP54 FFJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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