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AJ05 AVP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,928 mi
Last recorded139,928 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 139,928 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 128,786 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 128,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 118,729 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 118,729 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,433 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 99,399 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emissions fail. Lambda too high

Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 59,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 41,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 39,890 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 39,873 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,116 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 39,116 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 38,164 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,045 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,621 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,999 miles

nsr tyre deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,491 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,927 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,509 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,503 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,192 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 AVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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