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AJ55 HMC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,577 mi
Last recorded124,577 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 124,577 miles

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

engine noisy poss flywheel

Fail 15 Sep 2018 124,577 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine noisy poss flywheel

Pass 29 Sep 2017 120,873 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 110,164 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,059 miles

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

child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2015 100,059 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 90,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 81,002 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 81,002 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 73,115 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on

cant see bottom of rear coil springs

front backing plates det

oil leak sump plug

Pass 29 Oct 2011 65,739 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2010 57,982 miles

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

air bag light on

under body guards fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,249 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HMC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HMC, 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 HMC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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