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AJ55 XUY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,555 mi
Last recorded118,555 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 118,555 miles

engine cover

o/s and n/s head lights in poor condition

under trays

Fail 23 Oct 2017 118,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

engine cover

o/s and n/s head lights in poor condition

under trays

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,344 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 109,344 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 97,450 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 97,450 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 91,221 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2012 82,166 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2011 70,811 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 61,287 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2009 52,033 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,569 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 XUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 XUY registered?

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

Is AJ55 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 XUY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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