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AJ55 XJV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,758 mi
Last recorded102,758 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,758 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 100,409 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 97,633 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 97,633 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front All position lamps not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 94,769 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 89,063 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 89,063 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 83,440 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,322 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,736 miles

Both front tyres approx 3mm of tread.

Fail 14 Jan 2010 65,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres approx 3mm of tread.

Pass 2 Jan 2009 59,319 miles

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 XJV 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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

AJ55 XJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is AJ55 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 XJV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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