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AJ55 AKV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,025 mi
Last recorded120,025 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 120,025 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 106,978 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,804 miles

engine light

front brake pads low and lipped

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,701 miles

both front tyres over half worn

engine light on

front pads low and front brake discs lipped

Fail 26 Feb 2014 74,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,573 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,659 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,506 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,833 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,523 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 AKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AKV, 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 AJ55 AKV registered?

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

Is AJ55 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 AKV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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