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AJ05 FVX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,413 mi
Last recorded138,413 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 138,413 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 138,403 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,948 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 122,948 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 106,921 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 106,921 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 95,642 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 95,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 88,789 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 82,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inside wall split but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front tyre inside wall split but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front tyre outside wall split but not deep enough to reach cords

offside rear tyre inside wall split but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inside wall split but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front tyre inside wall split but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front tyre outside wall split but not deep enough to reach cords

offside rear tyre inside wall split but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,263 miles

n/s/r tyre has deep cuts in tyre wall

o/s/f tyre has deep cuts in tyre wall

o/s/r tyre has deep cuts in tyre wall

Pass 10 Nov 2012 66,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 59,311 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,922 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,740 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,204 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,681 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 FVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

AJ05 FVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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