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AJ55 DDL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,806 mi
Last recorded134,806 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 DDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 134,806 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 119,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,515 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,224 miles

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

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,159 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,268 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,043 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 65,858 miles

o/s front fog lamp damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2012 65,858 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

0/s rear tyre pressure very low

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

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

o/s front fog lamp damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,928 miles

off side rear lower rubber spring mounting missing

Fail 1 Dec 2011 58,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear lower rubber spring mounting missing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,399 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing more on inside edge

Fail 21 Dec 2010 51,398 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing more on inside edge

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,798 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 44,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,095 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 DDL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DDL, 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 DDL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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