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AJ05 FSG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,732 mi
Last recorded139,732 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 FSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 139,732 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 134,934 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 130,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 130,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 120,664 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 120,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 110,672 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 110,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,095 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)

advise nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

advise offside rear tyre worn on inner edge ,stepped tread

Fail 28 Jan 2014 93,614 miles

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

advise wear to inner edge of offside rear tyre/stepped tread

Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,614 miles

advise wear to inner edge of offside rear tyre/stepped tread

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,712 miles

advise condition of both headlamp lenses, which may affect beam image

Fail 29 Jan 2013 84,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise condition of both headlamp lenses, which may affect beam image

Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,708 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advise condition of nearside headlamp lens

advise offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 7 Feb 2012 74,708 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

advise condition of nearside headlamp lens

advise offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,386 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 60,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,740 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 40,972 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,152 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 FSG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

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

Is AJ05 FSG safe to buy?

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