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AJ05 DDU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,945 mi
Last recorded130,945 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 130,945 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 121,148 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlight lenses deteriated

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriated

nearside front cv boot weaping grease

Fail 30 Jun 2014 112,861 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlight lenses deteriated

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriated

nearside front cv boot weaping grease

Pass 26 Jun 2013 105,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2013 105,036 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 97,496 miles

airbag light is on

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 1 Jul 2011 91,648 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)

both rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 2 Jan 2010 75,197 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 59,870 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 56,363 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to see inner brake pads

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 DDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ05 DDU, 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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What year was AJ05 DDU registered?

AJ05 DDU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is AJ05 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 DDU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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