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AJ05 FPE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,628 mi
Last recorded130,628 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 FPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 130,628 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,970 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outside edges

o/s front tyre worn on outside edges

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 117,970 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outside edges

o/s front tyre worn on outside edges

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 88,318 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 74,107 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 74,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,140 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,034 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,030 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 66,028 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 63,365 miles

EPC light on

Pass 28 Feb 2009 54,917 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 45,799 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 FPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FPE, 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 FPE registered?

AJ05 FPE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is AJ05 FPE safe to buy?

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