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AJ55 GHN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,243 mi
Last recorded148,243 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 148,243 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes split slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 148,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower arm rear bushes split slightly

Front head lamp lens discoloured slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads low

Pass 7 May 2019 135,235 miles

Nearside front tyre low tread Headlights misty

Pass 1 May 2018 127,013 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,793 miles

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

exhaust flexi mesh coming away

Fail 26 Apr 2017 114,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust flexi mesh coming away

Pass 28 Apr 2016 101,361 miles

Both front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Near side rear tyre perished in between treads

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,002 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,668 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 61,222 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 61,222 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,307 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 58,297 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,521 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,362 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 49,362 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 33,981 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 GHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 GHN, 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 GHN registered?

AJ55 GHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is AJ55 GHN safe to buy?

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