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AJ55 XRF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,595 mi
Last recorded173,595 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 173,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 162,312 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)

front and rear wipers starting to smear

Fail 13 Oct 2015 162,312 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

front and rear wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Feb 2015 147,698 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 147,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 142,085 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertray hanging down at rear

Pass 3 Oct 2013 124,890 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 124,890 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,175 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 108,843 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 96,076 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,727 miles

front tyres worn low

offside handbrake pivot not returning to its stop

Pass 10 Dec 2009 64,322 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 64,322 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 49,391 miles

front tyres worn low

Fail 16 Dec 2008 49,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres worn low

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 XRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 XRF, 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 XRF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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