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AJ55 UUY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,233 mi
Last recorded136,233 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 UUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 136,233 miles

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 bulbs not working. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 128,031 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 123,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 114,321 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 114,321 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 114,521 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,093 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 105,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,681 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,887 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,461 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 45,381 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,846 miles

Both rear tyres small bulge on tread!

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 UUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 UUY registered?

AJ55 UUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is AJ55 UUY safe to buy?

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