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AJ05 MBX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,443 mi
Last recorded191,443 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 MBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 191,443 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 178,010 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underside slightly corroded but not weakened

Pass 23 Nov 2021 169,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and almost on inner and close to wear bar limits (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak from water pump area

Fail 15 Nov 2021 169,755 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault abs/traction control light on (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting mid inner sill to floor holed and corroded next seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both rear shock bump stops are broken and in complete (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and almost on inner and close to wear bar limits (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak from water pump area

Pass 7 Oct 2020 157,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 157,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged inner casing is visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 153,978 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 153,864 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 141,199 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 141,199 miles

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

headlamps need polishing

Pass 10 Aug 2017 131,902 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 131,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 119,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 112,409 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 107,434 miles

Exhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 107,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

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

Exhaust Front Flexible Piece In Poor Condition

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,572 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 71,862 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 71,862 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,258 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,380 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,891 miles

Engine covers fitted visivility restricted.

Nearside front tyre continental 195/65R15 7-8-7 mm

Nearside rear tyre continental 195/65R15 3-5-4 mm

Offside front tyre continental 195/65R15 5-5-5 mm

Offside rear tyre continental 195/65R15 5-6-6 mm

Under vehicle covers fitted visivility restricted.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 33,891 miles

Engine covers fitted visivility restricted.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front tyre continental 195/65R15 7-8-7 mm

Nearside rear tyre continental 195/65R15 3-5-4 mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre continental 195/65R15 5-5-5 mm

Offside rear tyre continental 195/65R15 5-6-6 mm

Under vehicle covers fitted visivility restricted.

Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear belt.

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 MBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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