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AJ05 AUO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,091 mi
Last recorded83,091 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 83,091 miles

Both sills have been welded and under sealed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 83,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 81,824 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2022 81,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,703 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 77,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 74,805 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,411 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,734 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 50,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,036 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

eng/management light on

o/s/f tyre at manufactures limit

Pass 27 May 2011 39,928 miles

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

cant see inner rear brake discs or pads

child seat o/s/r

engine management light on

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENG/WARNING LIGHT ON ?

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,636 miles

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

cant see inner rear brake pads or discs properly

on wheel free front steering feels a little tight

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 AUO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AJ05 AUO, 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 AUO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is AJ05 AUO safe to buy?

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