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AJ55 HOH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,937 mi
Last recorded146,937 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 146,937 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X 2 Low output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 143,554 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 143,554 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Seized PRS (3.1 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 135,756 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated DONE (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 126,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 117,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 107,379 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 107,379 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 97,833 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,379 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 87,379 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,217 miles

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,184 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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,218 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 56,218 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,276 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,083 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,656 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 HOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HOH, 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 HOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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