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AJ05 FTX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,809 mi
Last recorded176,809 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 176,809 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 176,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2020 176,561 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing damaged.

Fail 29 Jan 2020 176,561 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing damaged.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 172,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 172,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 162,645 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 150,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 139,226 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 124,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2014 124,663 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,565 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 112,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,319 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 88,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,529 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 77,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2009 62,092 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 48,458 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 FTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

AJ05 FTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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