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AJ05 MDY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,095 mi
Last recorded121,095 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 MDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 121,095 miles

near side front brake back plate missing

near side rear brake back plate corroded

off side rear brake back plate missing

Fail 16 Dec 2022 121,095 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

near side front brake back plate missing

near side rear brake back plate corroded

off side rear brake back plate missing

Pass 13 Jan 2022 115,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 110,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 110,256 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 107,811 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

slight leak from near side outer cv gaiter

Fail 2 Jul 2020 107,811 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

both rear brake back plates corroded

slight leak from near side outer cv gaiter

Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,459 miles

off sidefront tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 95,115 miles

Front n/s and o/s head lamps

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,747 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,746 miles

Nearside 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 81,369 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 81,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 74,680 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 74,680 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 68,909 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 62,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 53,542 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 46,925 miles

nail in off side rear tyre rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 43,434 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 38,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 38,726 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 32,623 miles

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

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

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 MDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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