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AJ05 OUE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,948 mi
Last recorded63,948 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,948 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Door handle sticking

Rear Sub frame corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2020 63,948 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Door handle sticking

Rear Sub frame corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 57,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror glass broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 57,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint and exhaust joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front door mirror glass broken

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 46,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 46,130 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 45,302 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 41,347 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,872 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside rear door does not open from outside

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2011 30,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,015 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2009 22,174 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2009 22,166 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,624 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 OUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUE, 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 OUE registered?

AJ05 OUE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is AJ05 OUE safe to buy?

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