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AJ05 MXK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,677 mi
Last recorded189,677 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 189,677 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 183,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 175,829 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 159,621 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 150,492 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 146,607 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side ball joints suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 146,606 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side ball joints suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 137,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 135,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 134,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 129,578 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 129,578 miles

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

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

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

EML is on

Slight oil leaks

Pass 27 Jun 2013 123,266 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn & slight movement,front brake pads appear low,offside front tyre bald on inner edge tread low,nearside forntyre on legal limits 1.6mm

Pass 12 Jun 2012 110,472 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 99,439 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

rear pads appear low

Pass 5 Jun 2010 83,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pinch marks nearside rear seatbelt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 83,392 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pinch marks nearside rear seatbelt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,781 miles

slight clutch judder

Fail 29 May 2008 53,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 53,557 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 MXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXK, 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 MXK registered?

AJ05 MXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2005.

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