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AJ05 MWW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,406 mi
Last recorded153,406 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 153,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met pass limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 147,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 139,659 miles

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2021 131,522 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 123,758 miles

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 116,644 miles

Nearside Front Near side front tyre inner tread depth 3 mm approximately

sump plug bonded with silicone

Nearside Front Nearside front constant velocity joint boot is incorrectly fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2019 116,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt had a new drive shaft boot fitted but incorrect type and insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

sump plug been bonded in with silicone

Fail 20 Aug 2019 116,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug loose with slight leak of oil and could be dangerous to other road users if plug falls out (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 111,448 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 111,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,039 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 91,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 82,481 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 73,851 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,859 miles

front & rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,455 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,343 miles

offside rear tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,801 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/rear tyre wearing lower on inner tread

Pass 28 May 2008 31,751 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 31,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 MWW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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