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AJ05 AXU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

161,180 mi
Last recorded161,180 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 161,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 161,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached under bonnet, all over engine and exhaust (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

secondery bonnet catch seized

Pass 3 Feb 2021 154,691 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 2mm ,worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front 2mm ,worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s mirror cover damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2021 154,452 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s rear under sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 2mm ,worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front 2mm ,worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s mirror cover damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2020 144,210 miles

both sills have corrosion around the rubber drain plugs

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 23 Jan 2020 144,128 miles

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

both sills have corrosion around the rubber drain plugs

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 22 Jan 2019 138,685 miles

advise both front tyres verylow

Pass 5 Feb 2018 135,158 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 135,154 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,089 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 122,762 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber dust cover, both front shocks absorber corroded and engine management light on

Fail 9 Jun 2017 422,760 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar cracked snapped on nearside (2.4.E.1a)

Nearside Rear shockabsorber dust cover, both front shocks absorber corroded and engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2016 101,104 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,169 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 97,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,159 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 90,159 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,767 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 82,664 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 75,795 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2012 75,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,797 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 69,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,235 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,158 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 52,158 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 40,309 miles

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

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 AXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AXU, 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 AXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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