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AD55 CJX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,979 mi
Last recorded125,979 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 125,979 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,244 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 90,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to excess on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge +devoid of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 81,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens becoming worn

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

Offside Front headlamp lens becoming worn

Fail 27 Nov 2018 81,216 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens becoming worn

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

Offside Front headlamp lens becoming worn

Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,845 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 68,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 65,499 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,211 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 59,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,228 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,763 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,257 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,547 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,706 miles

under body covers fitted

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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AD55 CJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AD55 CJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD55 CJX registered?

AD55 CJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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