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AJ55 XPL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,406 mi
Last recorded185,406 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 185,406 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 178,759 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 169,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front seat belt catch plastic housing broken does not effect its use

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Nearside indicator side repeater damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 27 Oct 2017 169,444 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front seat belt catch plastic housing broken does not effect its use

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Nearside indicator side repeater damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine coolant level low

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 8 Dec 2016 160,822 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 160,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 149,622 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 141,207 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 125,204 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 125,204 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2012 105,426 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge 195/65/15

offside rear sidelight lens damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,645 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,969 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Full floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 73,928 miles

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: All 4 inner wings have liners fitted. Full floor pan covers fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

o/s/r tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2009 56,868 miles

all 4 inner wings have liners fitted

engine undershield fitted

floor pan covers fitted

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge - still legal

Fail 17 Dec 2008 44,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,497 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 XPL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XPL, 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 XPL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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