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AJ05 GUW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,053 mi
Last recorded82,053 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,347 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 65,877 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 59,811 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 59,811 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,746 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,862 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 43,862 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 GUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GUW, 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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How do I check the history of AJ05 GUW?

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What year was AJ05 GUW registered?

AJ05 GUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is AJ05 GUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 GUW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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