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AJ55 JYP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,575 mi
Last recorded140,575 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 140,575 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 137,514 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 137,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 132,378 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2016 132,324 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 127,896 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 120,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 120,689 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 108,573 miles

n/s and o/s front track control arm bushes slight wear.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 108,570 miles

Nearside 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

n/s and o/s front track control arm bushes slight wear.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 96,088 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 96,088 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 83,619 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 83,619 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,461 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 61,021 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall slight perished

Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,025 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 JYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 JYP, 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 JYP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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