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AJ05 FPA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,028 mi
Last recorded121,028 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 121,028 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,123 miles

rear tyres are wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2019 107,489 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 102,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 98,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 90,456 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 1 Apr 2015 86,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 82,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,565 miles

Oil leak from turbo area.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 68,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front tyre getting low.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 58,589 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,226 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 FPA 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 92.9%.

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 FPA, 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 FPA registered?

AJ05 FPA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AJ05 FPA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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