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AJ05 FOM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,317 mi
Last recorded184,317 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 184,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

crack in windscreen

near side rear door cannot be opened from outside

Fail 9 Jun 2021 184,317 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

crack in windscreen

near side rear door cannot be opened from outside

Pass 10 Jun 2020 177,379 miles

Nearside Rear door will not open from outside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

traction control warning light on

Fail 10 Jun 2020 177,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear door will not open from outside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

traction control warning light on

Pass 26 Apr 2019 169,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear door will not open from outside

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust emisions near limit

Pass 19 Apr 2018 161,890 miles

Nearside Rear door will not open from the outside

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 154,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear door will not open from outside

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge close to cords

Pass 20 Apr 2016 146,465 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear door will not open from outside

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wiperblades smearing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 146,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front wiperblades smearing

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear door will not open from outside

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 138,027 miles

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

both front headlamps have poor beam images

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 12 Nov 2013 126,756 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Nov 2012 118,420 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 118,420 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 110,089 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 94,785 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 80,570 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,167 miles

Cut in left front tyre sidewall

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 FOM 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 76.5%.

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 FOM, 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 FOM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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