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AJ55 KZX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,069 mi
Last recorded117,069 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 KZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 117,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 90,618 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 90,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 60,362 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 52,189 miles

undertrays

Pass 15 Jan 2019 51,814 miles

underbody corrosion floor and general

wheel trims fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,540 miles

underbody corrosion floor and general

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,602 miles

wheel trims fitted undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,753 miles

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

engine covers and underbody covers and wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,973 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 43,973 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 41,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,911 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

full plastic covers fitted unable to fully inspect underside

nearside rear tyre has low tread depth

Fail 9 Dec 2010 35,213 miles

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

cannot fully inspect underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 35,213 miles

cannot fully inspect underside due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,018 miles

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

unable to fully inspect flooring/main brakepipes/fuel pipes due to full covers

Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,942 miles

unable to fully check brake/fuel/pipes/flooring due to covers

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 KZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KZX, 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 KZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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