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AJ05 ACO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,572 mi
Last recorded136,572 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ACO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 136,572 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 136,536 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 131,228 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 124,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front non obligatory mirror glass broken

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2016 124,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front non obligatory mirror glass broken

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 114,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 114,012 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 105,210 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,142 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 80,752 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,768 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 65,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2009 50,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2009 50,675 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 32,971 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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AJ05 ACO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ05 ACO, 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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AJ05 ACO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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