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AJ05 ORL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,987 mi
Last recorded104,987 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 104,987 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 97,917 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 97,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 92,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 92,775 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 85,573 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 68,144 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 65,158 miles

advise(exhaust front flexi beginning to deteriorate)

advise(front blades smearing screen slightly)

advise(slight wear & lipping on front & rear discs)

Pass 11 May 2012 56,848 miles

advise(front exhaust flexi beginning to deteriorate)

Pass 24 May 2011 47,942 miles

advise(exhaust system flexi beginning to perish)

advise(front tyres marginal on edges on limit)

advise(slight wear on front discs & pads)

Pass 24 May 2010 36,610 miles

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

advise( n,s,r tyre marginal on 2mm & unevenly worn)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,136 miles

front wheel rims ; deep scratches

Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,779 miles

advise( both front tyres marginal on edge)

advise( exhaust system beginning to corrode)

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 ORL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ORL, 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 ORL registered?

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

Is AJ05 ORL safe to buy?

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