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AJ05 MPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,903 mi
Last recorded129,903 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 129,903 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 129,902 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 119,823 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 3.00mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 3.00mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 119,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 3.00mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 3.00mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 107,464 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

brake fluid sensor wiring cut and joined

Fail 29 Oct 2015 107,464 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link boots top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired fitted wrongly and fouling wheel arch liner (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

brake fluid sensor wiring cut and joined

Pass 2 May 2014 94,559 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 92,158 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2012 82,961 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 82,961 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)

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)

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 11 Aug 2011 70,486 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 70,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2010 57,234 miles

n/s front bumper insecure

Pass 13 May 2009 46,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,156 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 MPU 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 62.5%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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