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AJ55 GEK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,628 mi
Last recorded135,628 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 135,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear reverse lights inop

Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,759 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 107,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak- g/box

Pass 15 Jan 2016 101,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 101,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,968 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake backing plates corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2014 84,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brakes sticking slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,048 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r brake backing plate corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,774 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,895 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,703 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 GEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GEK, 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 GEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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