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AJ55 JXZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,973 mi
Last recorded97,973 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 97,973 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 92,811 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 90,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 86,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated CV GAITER VERY PERISHED (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT WISHBONE PIVOT BUSHES STARTING TO TEAR. MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

There appears to be a transmission rattle at idle?

Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,893 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT WISHBONE PIVOT BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SPLITS LOW DOWN AND ON NEARSIDE (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 82,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 ALSO DAMAGED WITH NAIL IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault scan: 01221 (g179) drivers airbag crash sensor circuit fault (7.1.6 (a))

COOLANT LOW. FR PADS FAIRLY WORN.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT WISHBONE PIVOT BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225 45 17 APPEARS REPAIRABLE ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy would recommend BOTH rear brgs renewed (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources OS STILL WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SPLITS LOW DOWN AND ON NEARSIDE (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 78,768 miles

NEARSIDE OUTER CV GAITER POOR CONDITION/PERISHED. REC RENEWAL SOON

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE QUITE WORN. REC RENEWAL SOON

Pass 25 May 2016 72,459 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 72,459 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault side impact G179 fault code on airbag module (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,404 miles

1. coolant on min

2. Clatter/rattle from engine bay when turning engine off?

3. NSF inner CV gaiter perished (BUT NOT YET SPLIT)

4. Wishbone bushes also perished

Fail 29 Jan 2015 65,469 miles

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO DETERIORIATE.

HANDBRAKE CABLES GETTING STIFF.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,178 miles

both front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes bonding split close to seperating

has timing belt been replaced

nearside rear tyre tread close to limit & very perished

Fail 28 Jan 2014 59,178 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes bonding split close to seperating

has timing belt been replaced

nearside rear tyre tread close to limit & very perished

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,287 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,974 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,193 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 26,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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 JXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 JXZ, 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 JXZ registered?

AJ55 JXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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