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AJ55 CWG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,119 mi
Last recorded143,119 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 143,119 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 122,295 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,960 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 107,960 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 83,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,645 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,580 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,413 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,847 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,157 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 CWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc 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 CWG, 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 CWG registered?

AJ55 CWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 2005.

Is AJ55 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 CWG 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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