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AJ05 OTN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,947 mi
Last recorded88,947 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,947 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 80,213 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 80,213 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,243 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 76,243 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 164,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 153,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 153,852 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 122,327 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 97,753 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 82,417 miles

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

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 OTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 OTN registered?

AJ05 OTN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 2005.

Is AJ05 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 OTN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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