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AJ55 XCA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,607 mi
Last recorded129,607 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 129,607 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 129,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 128,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 123,354 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 123,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

nearside rack arm slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2017 117,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 116,507 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,540 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 93,691 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 85,197 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,370 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 75,370 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,333 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 60,202 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,175 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 39,574 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 29,051 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 XCA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

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

Is AJ55 XCA safe to buy?

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