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AJ55 XBB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,917 mi
Last recorded76,917 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,917 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 76,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,749 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,015 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,134 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 54,668 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 47,235 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,675 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 32,546 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,220 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,543 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 22,543 miles

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

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 XBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

AJ55 XBB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is AJ55 XBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 XBB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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