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AJ05 KXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,880 mi
Last recorded100,880 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 100,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 99,512 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 May 2017 97,518 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 97,517 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 May 2016 83,838 miles

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

Offside Front tyre becoming low. 3mm on outer edge

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

Pass 18 May 2015 71,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 63,117 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 63,115 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 50,050 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres show uneven tread wear. sawtooth.

Pass 22 May 2012 37,216 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

small chip in front screen

Pass 23 May 2011 30,312 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2011 30,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 25,227 miles

offside front tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2009 20,146 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 15,229 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 KXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KXM, 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 KXM registered?

AJ05 KXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is AJ05 KXM safe to buy?

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