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AJ05 FRT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,688 mi
Last recorded82,688 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2018 82,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 78,992 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 71,563 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring items

engine oil low

Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,579 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,867 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,510 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,813 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,235 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childs seat fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,321 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 FRT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FRT, 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 FRT registered?

AJ05 FRT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is AJ05 FRT safe to buy?

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