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AJ55 KTU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

195,296 mi
Last recorded195,296 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 195,296 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 183,646 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 183,645 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 181,807 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both in middle fuller part (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both large bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak engine area

slight brake shudder on brake test decel

Fail 7 Jan 2020 181,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both in middle fuller part (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both large bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak engine area

slight brake shudder on brake test decel

Pass 16 Jan 2019 172,269 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes deteriorating and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers beginning to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake dust shield corroded and loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet and boot latch stiff

Pass 3 Jul 2017 156,175 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 155,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre scrubbing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 148,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 147,905 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 140,698 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray insecure

rear shockabsorbers dust covers insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2014 130,148 miles

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds dropped

eml on

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Fail 20 Jun 2014 130,148 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds dropped

eml on

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 26 Jun 2013 119,877 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 108,539 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 108,539 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 97,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 97,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 92,874 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 92,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 85,055 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,596 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 67,594 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear disks pitted / corrosion edges o/s plastic underbody protection damaged

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 KTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 KTU, 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 KTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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