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AJ55 XCU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,572 mi
Last recorded102,572 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 102,572 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 30 Jan 2017 92,222 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,572 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,960 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 83,960 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,833 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,979 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,662 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,709 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,681 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,458 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 XCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

AJ55 XCU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is AJ55 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 XCU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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