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AJ05 GTU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,777 mi
Last recorded131,777 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2023 131,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holled (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill soft with thumb pressure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 128,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing Slight Corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing Light Not Working

Fail 9 Sep 2022 128,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wing Slight Corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing Light Not Working

Pass 16 Sep 2021 121,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm mounting bracket slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 121,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm mounting bracket slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 113,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread stepped on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play at steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 113,073 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread stepped on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play at steering wheel (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 103,840 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 103,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 100,288 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 100,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,311 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 90,052 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 90,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 83,362 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,009 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 70,977 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 70,913 miles

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)

Offside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear caliper lever not returning to stop

offside rear brake disc corroded and scored

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2011 68,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 62,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,696 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 18 Nov 2008 54,010 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,652 miles

Offside Rear 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)

both side front wipers

Fail 4 Apr 2008 45,652 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear 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)

both side front wipers

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 GTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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