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AJ05 MBY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,475 mi
Last recorded69,475 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 MBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 69,475 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 69,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 69,099 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 67,487 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 65,799 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 64,394 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 62,474 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,154 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

Front both headlamp lenses deteriorated

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,406 miles

covers & shiel;ds fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 51,732 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,262 miles

both front tyres low tread wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,571 miles

front tyres perished + side walls split

n/s wiper smeary

o/s mirror damaged temp repair

Fail 17 Jun 2013 46,569 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres perished + side walls split

n/s wiper smeary

o/s mirror damaged temp repair

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,566 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 42,566 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,824 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,919 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,707 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,380 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)

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 MBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MBY, 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 MBY registered?

AJ05 MBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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