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AJ55 OUV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,908 mi
Last recorded112,908 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 112,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 104,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 97,891 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 90,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 90,498 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres are perished

Pass 26 Nov 2012 82,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front number plate cracked but ok

Fail 26 Nov 2012 82,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front number plate cracked but ok

Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,520 miles

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

advise full undertray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2010 63,730 miles

n/s/f inner c.v boot leaking.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,874 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,337 miles

wipers smeary

Fail 8 Dec 2008 41,337 miles

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)

wipers smeary

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 OUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUV, 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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What year was AJ55 OUV registered?

AJ55 OUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is AJ55 OUV safe to buy?

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