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AJ05 OBR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,542 mi
Last recorded145,542 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 145,542 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges are worn on front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 145,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges are worn on front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 137,189 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 125,079 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 125,079 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 120,892 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 115,084 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 115,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 102,654 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 102,654 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 82,281 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 82,281 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,955 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 54,955 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 34,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,274 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 OBR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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