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AJ55 CHD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

186,060 mi
Last recorded186,060 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 186,060 miles

both front tyres getting low tread depths at 3mm

n/s side repeater damaged but sill working ok

n/s/f low wishbone front bush has some movement

Pass 9 Oct 2018 178,986 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 167,728 miles

n/s dip beam dip patten poor (Advise attention

n/s/f lower wishbone front bush has some movement

o/s dip beam patten poor (Advise attention

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2016 158,350 miles

Both headlamp patterns poor.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm front bush has slight movement.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Corner of bumper loose *** advise attention ***

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 158,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both headlamp patterns poor.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm front bush has slight movement.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Corner of bumper loose *** advise attention ***

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 144,762 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 132,276 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight movement in n/s/f lower arm front suspension bush

Fail 5 Jan 2015 132,271 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight movement in n/s/f lower arm front suspension bush

Pass 6 Jan 2014 119,741 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 107,957 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 96,799 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,693 miles

both rear brake dises quite corroded

o/s/f brake back plate quite corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 70,344 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 70,334 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 9 Mar 2009 57,645 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,962 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 CHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CHD, 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 CHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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