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AJ55 AKU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,365 mi
Last recorded76,365 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,365 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,173 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 68,522 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 64,262 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 64,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,942 miles

slight coolant staining around lower rad

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,158 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 54,158 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,993 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 41,792 miles

Nearside 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)

engine water level low

Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,937 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,244 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,103 miles

wiper blades slightly deteriated

Pass 15 Oct 2008 16,902 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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AJ55 AKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AJ55 AKU, 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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AJ55 AKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is AJ55 AKU safe to buy?

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