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AJ05 MRX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,640 mi
Last recorded76,640 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 MRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Nov 2017 71,534 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 66,655 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 66,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 61,606 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,989 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,598 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,633 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 37,686 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 37,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,950 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 24,557 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,557 miles

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

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 MRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

AJ05 MRX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is AJ05 MRX safe to buy?

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