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AJ05 FTA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,152 mi
Last recorded136,152 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 136,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish by middle mounting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish by middle mounting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose at hose end and connector end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake disc and pads look overheated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted some inspection unable to see

Fail 16 Oct 2020 136,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak second from rear box and front flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint blowing and broken ( one cause of emissions fail ) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip not secure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases second box from rear blowing and split seam ( one cause of emissions fail ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish by middle mounting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish by middle mounting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose at hose end and connector end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake disc and pads look overheated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted some inspection unable to see

Pass 14 Oct 2019 124,690 miles

Engine and battery covers fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2019 124,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine and battery covers fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 114,017 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 102,553 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic trim (5.2.4a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 102,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic trim (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 93,860 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 93,837 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)

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,299 miles

BOTH BEAM PATTERNS POOR

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Offside OSR TYRE ON LIMIT

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,446 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,360 miles

both front tyres very much on limit

Fail 10 Sep 2012 56,526 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 56,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 48,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,746 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,510 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 28 Jan 2010 35,744 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2009 28,340 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 FTA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 FTA, 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 FTA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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