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AJ05 OTD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

168,120 mi
Last recorded168,120 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 168,120 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 ides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 165,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 165,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 143,404 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 143,379 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 126,242 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Front Headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 126,242 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted upper and lower

Front Headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 117,447 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 117,447 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 105,908 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 105,908 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 100,737 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 18 Jun 2015 100,737 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2014 92,932 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,250 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,870 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)

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,211 miles

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

front brake pads uneven wear

Fail 27 Jun 2011 69,211 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads uneven wear

o/s/r tyre sidewall deterioted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,310 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jul 2010 60,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jun 2009 48,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,354 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)

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 OTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OTD, 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 OTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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