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AJ05 FPC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,581 mi
Last recorded139,581 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2020 139,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x2 front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2018 138,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 134,265 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 129,027 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 129,027 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 121,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2015 121,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 111,790 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 111,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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 4 Jun 2013 92,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,695 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 71,834 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,399 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,129 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 FPC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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