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AJ05 OTV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,101 mi
Last recorded139,101 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 139,101 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,288 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 116,620 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

pin hole in offside outer c.v gaiter

Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,977 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CV GAITOR WEEPING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Oct 2013 103,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 94,436 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 94,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 89,242 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 76,179 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 76,179 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 65,456 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 52,490 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 OTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OTV, 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 OTV registered?

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

Is AJ05 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 OTV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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