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AJ05 FVU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,955 mi
Last recorded136,955 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 FVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 136,955 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 132,258 miles

slight corrosion on osr inner sill

slight corrosion nsr inner sill

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR back plate missing

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outter cv boot has slight leak of grease but not ingress of dirt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear sub frame has slight corrosion all over

slight corrosion boot pan area

Fail 15 Dec 2017 132,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR back plate missing

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outter cv boot has slight leak of grease but not ingress of dirt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear sub frame has slight corrosion all over

slight corrosion boot pan area

slight corrosion nsr inner sill

slight corrosion on osr inner sill

Pass 12 Dec 2016 125,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 125,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 121,274 miles

Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Exhaust heatsheild loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 9 Jan 2015 117,352 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Windscreen damaged but not affecting the drivers view

Fail 5 Jan 2015 117,327 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Windscreen damaged but not affecting the drivers view

Fail 31 Dec 2013 103,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 103,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2013 99,939 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 86,249 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 86,249 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 70,247 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,153 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 31 Mar 2009 39,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,889 miles

oil level on dipstick at minimum mark

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 FVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

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

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