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AJ55 XJD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,438 mi
Last recorded117,438 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 117,438 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 117,438 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 113,442 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 113,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,896 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 106,896 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2018 101,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 82,605 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,020 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 73,973 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 67,084 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,824 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 48,099 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)

mil light on

n/s/r tyre wall scrubbed

Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,883 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 42,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2010 39,216 miles

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

exhaust front flexi slightly worn

Pass 12 Dec 2009 31,878 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,312 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)

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 XJD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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