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AJ05 FSY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,912 mi
Last recorded104,912 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 FSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 104,912 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 104,904 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both glazed (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 99,920 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 99,910 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,326 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 96,324 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,010 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light alluminated

n/s front tyre slight damage to outter wall

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,960 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 72,958 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Inner rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 63,434 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 63,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,860 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,023 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 35,152 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,446 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 FSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FSY, 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 FSY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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