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AJ55 XCK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,140 mi
Last recorded124,140 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 124,140 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 124,138 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 110,360 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,980 miles

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

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

Rear Bump stops perished and broken

Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake sticking

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,334 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 85,334 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 77,187 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,644 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 55,786 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 55,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,655 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,298 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 26,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XCK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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