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AJ05 FMF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,217 mi
Last recorded149,217 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 FMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 149,217 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 148,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 136,976 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 136,976 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))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,086 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 129,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 118,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 111,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,466 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,925 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,431 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,251 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,183 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 67,183 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,180 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 55,173 miles

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?

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 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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