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AJ05 MWY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 111,221 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 100,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 100,012 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 98,230 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 98,226 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,191 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 96,190 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,781 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 93,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,637 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 87,894 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,821 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 66,179 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,179 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,172 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,750 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,657 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2008 27,076 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 27,076 miles

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 MWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 MWY, 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 MWY registered?

AJ05 MWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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