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AJ05 MDZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,667 mi
Last recorded181,667 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 MDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 181,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

signs of corrosion forming o/s/r lower sill & rear suspension areas

slight damage to n/s/f lower door & sill area

Pass 20 Jan 2021 171,094 miles

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

corrosion forming around rear suspension components

Pass 13 Jan 2020 163,291 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2019 151,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 141,776 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 129,264 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 121,021 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR, FULL INSPECTION OF BELT NOT TESTED

Pass 22 Dec 2014 110,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 110,709 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 102,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2013 102,221 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,507 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 83,567 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 24 Dec 2010 73,592 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 60,237 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 60,237 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,854 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 40,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

AJ05 MDZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is AJ05 MDZ safe to buy?

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