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AJ05 FVN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,472 mi
Last recorded108,472 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 FVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 108,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 105,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 105,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,167 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter slight oil leak

offside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,319 miles

corrosion nearside outer sill

Fail 2 Oct 2020 99,319 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

corrosion nearside outer sill

nearside and offside headlamps deteriorated

nearside rear outer sidelight

Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,979 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

condensation in offside rear lamp

damage to offside rear outer sill

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,285 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 89,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

offside rear outer sidelight not working

Pass 17 Jun 2017 83,173 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 83,173 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 60,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 52,711 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 52,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 47,297 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 47,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,411 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 40,994 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 May 2012 40,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 May 2011 35,313 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 29,675 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 24,494 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,068 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 FVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

AJ05 FVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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