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AJ05 OWK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,387 mi
Last recorded84,387 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,387 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 14 Oct 2015 84,387 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens foggy (1.7.5a)

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 20 Oct 2014 81,442 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,442 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,043 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 79,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 72,956 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,598 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edges (alignment out)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,147 miles

air bag ligjht on.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 22 Oct 2009 43,170 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,153 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 OWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OWK, 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 OWK registered?

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

Is AJ05 OWK safe to buy?

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