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AJ05 FNW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,492 mi
Last recorded145,492 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 145,492 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 140,402 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

park brake efficiency 16%

Fail 18 Apr 2018 140,400 miles

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper at number plate area (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper o/s at rear quarter (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

park brake efficiency 16%

Pass 17 Apr 2017 129,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 129,023 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing/mirror repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 117,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust sleeve loose

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 10 Mar 2015 107,811 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 107,811 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,618 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,617 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 86,617 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,282 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,915 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,596 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,993 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,485 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 FNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNW, 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 FNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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