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AJ55 RSX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

351,752 mi
Last recorded351,752 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 351,752 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 351,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 326,355 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 326,355 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 291,545 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 291,545 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 249,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 29 Sep 2014 249,536 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)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Oct 2013 211,120 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine management lamp on

front exhausts leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2013 211,088 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine management lamp on

front exhausts leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2012 167,697 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 118,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 118,926 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 78,277 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,051 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 RSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RSX, 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 RSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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