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AJ05 FOK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,490 mi
Last recorded181,490 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 181,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 174,411 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 174,404 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 169,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 163,344 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 155,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm (rear) bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm (rear) bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 155,781 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm (rear) bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm (rear) bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 146,411 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 135,855 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 135,855 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 122,409 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 109,325 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,015 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 70,511 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 50,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 48,383 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,649 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 FOK 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 82.4%.

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 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 FOK, 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 FOK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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