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AJ55 XVK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,333 mi
Last recorded68,333 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Feb 2018 68,333 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 65,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush in upper arm beginning to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 60,304 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,294 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,766 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,308 miles

front nearside tyre on wear bars

nearside rear tyre approaching wear bars and cracking

offside rear tyre approaching wear bars and cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,239 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 26,906 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 XVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

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

Is AJ55 XVK safe to buy?

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