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FH54 PJJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,005 mi
Last recorded127,005 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 PJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 127,005 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Oct 2021 127,003 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit positive terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing damaged and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible both front seated insecure on top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 115,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 115,152 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 103,819 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 103,819 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 96,529 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 88,905 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,490 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 76,595 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 76,595 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,360 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 61,003 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 61,003 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,674 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 54,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 50,304 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 44,130 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,634 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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FH54 PJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FH54 PJJ, 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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FH54 PJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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