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AJ05 OBN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,046 mi
Last recorded197,046 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 197,046 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 188,165 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 173,919 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2020 173,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2019

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 May 2018 143,717 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 143,716 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 139,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Valve stem slightly damaged Both fronts perished (4.1.D.1e)

Winter tyres fitted to rear

Fail 14 Sep 2017 139,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Valve stem slightly damaged Both fronts perished (4.1.D.1e)

Winter tyres fitted to rear

Pass 18 Aug 2016 131,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Winter tyres fitted to rear

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 124,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both headlamps frosted but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 116,518 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2013 111,024 miles

mil light on

Fail 10 Aug 2013 110,643 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

mil light on

Fail 11 Aug 2012 104,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 104,037 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 22 Aug 2011 98,069 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 89,958 miles

O/S/F fog lamp damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2010 89,958 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F fog lamp damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2009 79,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front foglamp slightly damaged

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 May 2009 79,826 miles

offside front foglamp slightly damaged

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,764 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 66,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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 OBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBN, 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 OBN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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