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AJ05 FRC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,567 mi
Last recorded130,567 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 FRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 130,567 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 130,567 miles

Offside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 120,294 miles

front rims steel alloys fitted to rear

Pass 2 Apr 2016 112,093 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 112,093 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 102,984 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 95,813 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,813 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2013 89,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

coolant level low

oil level low

Pass 10 May 2013 89,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

coolant level low

oil level low

Fail 14 May 2012 78,315 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 78,315 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 66,817 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 66,817 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 18 May 2010 54,742 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 42,794 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 28,722 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 FRC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

AJ05 FRC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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