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A19 JSS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,114 mi
Last recorded63,114 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 JSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 63,114 miles

Under tray fitted (Undercarriage)

Fail 29 Aug 2025 63,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Under tray fitted (Undercarriage)

Pass 21 Aug 2024 57,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 57,535 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 56,719 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 55,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 54,601 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 51,744 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 48,939 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 46,741 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 44,136 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 40,328 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 37,443 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 33,876 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 30,487 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 26,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 23,041 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 23,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,149 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,708 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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A19 JSS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A19 JSS, 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 A19 JSS registered?

A19 JSS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is A19 JSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 JSS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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