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AJ55 XKO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,784 mi
Last recorded112,784 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,784 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both esp o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 112,784 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both esp o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 108,244 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,914 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 102,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 14 Apr 2015 99,647 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, unable to test seat belt.

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 99,647 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, unable to test seat belt.

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 92,306 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 92,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 81,219 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 81,089 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine managment light on

Front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2012 75,278 miles

Engine management light on

Traction control light on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 75,278 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Traction control light on

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,475 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,156 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 XKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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