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AJ05 FKP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,534 mi
Last recorded159,534 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 FKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 159,534 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 149,253 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 149,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 144,250 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 144,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 140,281 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 140,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 133,378 miles

Offside Rear corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 124,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 109,777 miles

1 clamp on exhaust sleeve rotten

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 96,870 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 96,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 89,438 miles

pin hole in offside outer cv boot

Fail 19 Dec 2014 89,438 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside outer tail light inop

pin hole in offside outer cv boot

Pass 19 Dec 2013 82,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R LIGHT LENS COVER HAS SMALL HOLE

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 77,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 70,927 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 57,119 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 57,119 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,657 miles

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

bonnet stiff to open

Fail 7 Aug 2009 41,657 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

bonnet stiff to open

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,687 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 FKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FKP, 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 FKP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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