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AJ05 MKE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,995 mi
Last recorded102,995 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 102,995 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 102,995 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,028 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 102,026 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 98,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 98,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hazey (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 382 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hazey (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 91,173 miles

both front headlamps hazy

both rear lower suspension arm bushes wearing

lower engine stabiliser and bushes wearing

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 9 Dec 2017 91,173 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front headlamps hazy

both rear lower suspension arm bushes wearing

lower engine stabiliser and bushes wearing

offside front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,526 miles

both front headlamps hazey

offside front brake has a slight judder on RBT

Fail 10 Dec 2016 82,475 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn 195/65/15 91v Continental PremContact (4.1.D.1b)

both front headlamps hazey

nearside rear outer side light not working

offside front brake has a slight judder on RBT

Pass 30 Nov 2015 74,758 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,696 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 70,696 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 65,551 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,885 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 59,845 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 46,816 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,864 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 40,863 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 27,848 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 MKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

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

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