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AJ05 FCV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,858 mi
Last recorded145,858 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 145,858 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 135,380 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear TYRE SPLIT IN TREAD NO CORDS EXPOSED

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 135,380 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Nearside Front SPLIT IN TREAD NO CORDS EXPOSED

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 126,539 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 115,506 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 107,543 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,699 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,886 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,236 miles

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

unable to check front to rear brake pipes car fitted with under trays

Pass 2 Oct 2010 57,502 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Sep 2009 54,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 54,540 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,644 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 FCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

AJ05 FCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is AJ05 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 FCV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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