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AJ05 FFE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,918 mi
Last recorded117,918 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 FFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 117,918 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing low- cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 25 Sep 2023 117,637 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear inner exhaust box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

both rear tyres slightly cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing low- cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

center exhaust pipe has slight leak

rear number plate slightly poor

Pass 5 Oct 2021 104,699 miles

n/s/f cv boot damp

Fail 4 Oct 2021 104,689 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,180 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 99,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,923 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 89,898 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,195 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 80,050 miles

Both front head lights discolouring.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,787 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 73,787 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,544 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 28 Mar 2013 65,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,853 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,594 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 34,286 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.are pressures correct?

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

Pass 16 May 2008 26,398 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 FFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

AJ05 FFE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2005.

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