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AJ55 XTC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,757 mi
Last recorded99,757 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,757 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 99,757 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,036 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 83,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,520 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Sep 2015 65,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 64,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Dec 2014 64,115 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2013 59,373 miles

nearside cv boot has a pinhole in it

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2013 59,312 miles

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

nearside cv boot has a pinhole in it

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,314 miles

front and rear brake pads low

n/s/f door mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre nearing wear indicators

traction control light on

Fail 12 Dec 2012 54,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f door mirror cracked

front and rear brake pads low

n/s/f tyre nearing wear indicators

traction control light on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,757 miles

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

traction control light on

Fail 8 Dec 2011 48,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

eml light on

traction control light on

Pass 21 Dec 2010 42,782 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,961 miles

advise o/s/front tyre worn to limit & n/s/front tyre close to limit.

Pass 20 Dec 2008 27,340 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 XTC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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