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AJ05 DDV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,756 mi
Last recorded140,756 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 140,756 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

covers fitted at time of test

Fail 22 May 2019 140,754 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2018 126,385 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 116,736 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 116,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 105,979 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 99,235 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 96,913 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noisey in gearbox

Pass 18 Apr 2012 93,175 miles

slight play n/s front track rod

Pass 16 Apr 2011 87,277 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,193 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 71,193 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,473 miles

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 85,721 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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 DDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DDV, 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 DDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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