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AJ55 DDO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,473 mi
Last recorded132,473 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 132,473 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

different size tyres fitted to the front axle as oppose to the rear

front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be mis-read

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2017 118,334 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 101,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,204 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 95,204 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,142 miles

n s cv gaiter perishing

osf tyre worn inner tread

Fail 18 Nov 2014 89,142 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n s cv gaiter perishing

osf tyre worn inner tread

Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,320 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

nearside front brake pad sensor wires broken

Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,759 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 28 Nov 2012 77,759 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 71,532 miles

brake pad wearing indicator wiring broken

nearside front and rear tyre treads low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 65,017 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,637 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 57,637 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,832 miles

front pads approx 70% worn

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 DDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DDO, 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 DDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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