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AU55 WJJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,438 mi
Last recorded137,438 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 WJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 137,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f side light slightly dim

Fail 4 Sep 2008 103,989 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 103,989 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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AU55 WJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU55 WJJ, 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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How do I check the history of AU55 WJJ?

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What year was AU55 WJJ registered?

AU55 WJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is AU55 WJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 WJJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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