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AJ55 XJK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,833 mi
Last recorded68,833 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2024 68,833 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 65,557 miles

Traction light comes on intermittently

Fail 15 Aug 2023 65,557 miles

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

Traction light comes on intermittently

Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,935 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside front lower arm(rear bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 62,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside front lower arm(rear bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,108 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 60,107 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,003 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 57,000 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 54,146 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside front lower arm (rear bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 54,143 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At nearside & offside front lower arm (rear bushes). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 50,304 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 50,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,278 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 48,275 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,269 miles

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

Engine and under tray covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2015 41,046 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,806 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 33,101 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)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 33,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 11 Dec 2012 27,942 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 24,989 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 22,295 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,546 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 16,518 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 XJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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