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AJ55 CYY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,076 mi
Last recorded150,076 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 CYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 150,076 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corrded

headlamp lenses & aims BORDERLINE

Fail 24 Sep 2020 150,076 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corrded

headlamp lenses & aims BORDERLINE

Pass 9 Oct 2019 149,008 miles

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

damage to o/s/f wing/headlamp

headlamp lenses & aims

Pass 2 Oct 2018 140,514 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

n/s/s & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting BORDERLINE

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight wear in steering rack n/s

Fail 2 Oct 2018 140,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

n/s/s & o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting BORDERLINE

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight wear in steering rack n/s

Pass 9 Oct 2017 132,084 miles

Advise both headlamps aim and lenses fogged.

Corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms inner ends

N/S/R brake binding when turned by hand

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R back plate corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 132,081 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Advise both headlamps aim and lenses fogged.

Corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms inner ends

N/S/R brake binding when turned by hand

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R back plate corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 124,749 miles

front wishbone rear bush splitting

headlamp aim's and lenses

o/s/r brake back plate correded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 124,749 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

front wishbone rear bush splitting

headlamp aim's and lenses

o/s/r brake back plate correded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 119,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 95,108 miles

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

Nearside front shocker possibly leaking.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,807 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,651 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 31,651 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,731 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 48,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,489 miles

nearside front brake pad indicator loom damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2009 37,489 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front brake pad indicator loom damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,230 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 CYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CYY, 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 CYY registered?

AJ55 CYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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