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AJ55 XTL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,872 mi
Last recorded124,872 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 124,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,693 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 110,693 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 96,250 miles

Nearside Rear tyre parished

Offside Rear tyre parished

Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 82,734 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 82,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,073 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 75,073 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 68,170 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 68,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 60,071 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 51,301 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,468 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

traction control warning lamp on dash

Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,361 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,203 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 XTL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

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

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