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AJ05 MGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,961 mi
Last recorded67,961 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 67,961 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 67,961 miles

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

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

n/s rear seat belt cover loose

Pass 24 Apr 2014 65,693 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

bonnet secondary catch stiff in operation

nearside rear seatbelt clasp cover broken but still operating as it should

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2014 65,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

bonnet secondary catch stiff in operation

nearside rear seatbelt clasp cover broken but still operating as it should

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 63,047 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,737 miles

Rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2011 57,340 miles

rear discs starting to corrode

Fail 5 Apr 2011 57,340 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2010 45,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,221 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,022 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 MGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

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

Is AJ05 MGU safe to buy?

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