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AJ05 OBL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,779 mi
Last recorded156,779 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 156,779 miles

Exhaust Tail Pipe Corroded

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 142,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 131,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 117,536 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 117,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 104,969 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 104,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 tyre size (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 93,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,765 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 74,259 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 52,305 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 45,699 miles

centre exhaust box cracked and has slight blow

Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,616 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,247 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,861 miles

screw in tread area of n/s/r tyre

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 OBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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