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AK55 AAJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,011 mi
Last recorded178,011 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 AAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 178,011 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 10 Dec 2021 178,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine management light on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 177,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps excessively clouded no image. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 166,024 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Dec 2019 157,512 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 145,988 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 141,118 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 141,117 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 137,674 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 132,475 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 132,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 125,380 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 118,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 109,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 94,481 miles

both front tyres on legal limits

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits

Pass 20 Dec 2010 80,172 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 65,670 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall perished

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,367 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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AK55 AAJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AK55 AAJ, 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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AK55 AAJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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