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AJ05 MDE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,644 mi
Last recorded108,644 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 MDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 108,644 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 108,644 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam Patten (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam patten (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,452 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 91,451 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

n/s door mirror glass broken

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,823 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 83,823 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,915 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 76,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 71,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,849 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,453 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,632 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,379 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,903 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 MDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

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

Is AJ05 MDE safe to buy?

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