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AJ55 UNP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

218,994 mi
Last recorded218,994 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 218,994 miles

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

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

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 209,759 miles

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2020 200,416 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear door damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2020 200,416 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear door damaged

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 194,840 miles

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

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

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

damage to o/s of car

Pass 10 Dec 2018 183,925 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 171,411 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 171,411 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 159,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 145,750 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 133,174 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 120,021 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 109,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 109,563 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 101,297 miles

engine undertray/floorpan covers fitted restricts view

osr/nsr tyres have uneven wear

Pass 3 Dec 2010 84,738 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 84,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 67,414 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,165 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 UNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 UNP, 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 UNP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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