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AJ55 XHM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,332 mi
Last recorded89,332 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,332 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 89,332 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 87,933 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 87,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 80,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 74,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,056 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 67,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 62,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,292 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,597 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,856 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,397 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,580 miles

slight brake bind at nsr brake

slightly deteriorated nsf brake disc

Fail 18 Nov 2010 46,580 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight brake bind at nsr brake

slightly deteriorated nsf brake disc

Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,767 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,450 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 XHM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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