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AJ55 FXE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,407 mi
Last recorded196,407 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 FXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 196,407 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 196,267 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp broken

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 186,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 182,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 178,057 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 172,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 172,836 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 172,823 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wipers effectiveness is poor. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 167,823 miles

All four brake backing plates are corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose is partially covered with insulation tape

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 163,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

front & rear inner brake disc back plate deteriorated

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 158,499 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside and offside rear brake disc back plate deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has a nail

offside front brake disc back plate deteriorated

offside side repeater lens damaged

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2015 158,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rubber bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

nearside and offside rear brake disc back plate deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has a nail

offside front brake disc back plate deteriorated

offside side repeater lens damaged

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 151,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Nov 2014 151,594 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Nov 2013 144,608 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 138,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2012 138,247 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 130,356 miles

vehicle under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 22 Nov 2010 108,011 miles

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2009 78,980 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2008 57,792 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 FXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FXE, 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 FXE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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