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AJ05 OVP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,896 mi
Last recorded113,896 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 113,896 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 97,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,274 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,942 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,360 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING WEAR O/S/F ALSO SHOWING PITTED CORROSION

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,452 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,247 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 43,247 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,629 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,603 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 29,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,503 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 OVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OVP, 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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How do I check the history of AJ05 OVP?

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What year was AJ05 OVP registered?

AJ05 OVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2005.

Is AJ05 OVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 OVP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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