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AJ05 FMV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,071 mi
Last recorded125,071 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 125,071 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catch partially seized (8.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lenses faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

battery defective

Fail 30 Oct 2017 125,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catch partially seized (8.4.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lenses faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside tyres both under inflated and in poor condition

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

battery defective

Pass 9 Aug 2016 113,964 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 113,964 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,684 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 99,684 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,099 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,728 miles

oil leak at back of engine

Fail 19 Jun 2013 75,725 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

oil leak at back of engine

Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,543 miles

n/s/r brake starting to stick / bind.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,968 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,328 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,038 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 26,055 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 FMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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