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AJ55 LOD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,353 mi
Last recorded257,353 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 LOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 257,353 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 257,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 231,324 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 231,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 209,232 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 209,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 183,296 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 183,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 155,440 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 126,982 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 96,282 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 96,281 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,205 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 74,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,387 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 44,412 miles

srs light on

traction control light on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,219 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

esp light on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,424 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,747 miles

front brake pad set wearing unevenly and low

o/s/f hub assembly contaminated with grease

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,414 miles

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

VEHICLE TESTED IN ICE,Y CONDITIONS

Fail 15 Dec 2008 23,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA IS COVERED IN PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

VEHICLE TESTED IN ICE,Y CONDITIONS

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 LOD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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