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AJ55 XPX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,911 mi
Last recorded140,911 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 140,911 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 129,875 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 129,867 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at 80 deg c. plate limit 0.80 1/m when tested the average was 2.56 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 120,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge blacklion 195/65/15 0819 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge blacklion 195/65/15 0819 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 120,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge blacklion 195/65/15 0819 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge blacklion 195/65/15 0819 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 112,535 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 112,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 103,226 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,804 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 84,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,752 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 74,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,162 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 66,162 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,827 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,399 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 54,569 miles

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

offside rear tyre is in poor condition.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 54,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside rear tyre is in poor condition.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 47,731 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 47,731 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 40,110 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 40,092 miles

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

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,588 miles

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

advise cuts in tyre treads

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 XPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPX, 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 XPX registered?

AJ55 XPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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