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AJ55 KTK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

210,934 mi
Last recorded210,934 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 KTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 210,934 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 197,466 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 183,401 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 172,104 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 168,708 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 168,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 154,570 miles

engine under gaurd insecure

offside outer c.v. joint cover partially split at inner end

Fail 13 Aug 2016 154,068 miles

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

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

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

engine under gaurd insecure

offside outer c.v. joint cover partially split at inner end

Pass 16 Sep 2015 149,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 146,551 miles

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

not able to see rear inner brake pad wear.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 146,509 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front & rear brake discs worn & pitted

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

headlamp lens deteriorated

offside front tyre 3 mm / nearside front tyre 2 mm

offside rear wheel buckled

rear tyres waering uneven

Pass 25 Mar 2013 134,125 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 124,947 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 106,799 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 88,427 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 73,614 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,452 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,379 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 61,490 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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 KTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KTK, 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 KTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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