MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front brake backing plats
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear backing plats corroded
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded
Rear backing plates x 2 corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int.mirror ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
heatshield insecure
undertrays fitted
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))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int.mirror ()
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
heatshield insecure
undertrays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
eng.cover and undertray fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
eng.cover and undertray fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine to lean to obtain emmisions print out
nail in n/s/f tyre and also has a cut in the outter side wall
rear brake pads starting to get low
front brake pads starting to get low
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres uneven wear low tread on inner edges/possible front wheel alignment required
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ05 FMF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 FMF, 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 FMF registered?
AJ05 FMF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2005.
Is AJ05 FMF safe to buy?
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