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AJ55 KTL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,885 mi
Last recorded134,885 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 KTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 134,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 134,846 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 127,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 127,877 miles

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring not located in top mounting (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside brake effort low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 124,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

fuel pipe frayed on top of engine

undertrays and wheel arch covers fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 3 Jan 2018 124,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

fuel pipe frayed on top of engine

undertrays and wheel arch covers fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 120,545 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in side wall

park brake recording minimum reading to pass [ 16%.] Nearside has the lowest reading

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,799 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2015 110,597 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2014 103,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,615 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 95,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,719 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,602 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 55,417 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,681 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 KTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KTL, 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 KTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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