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AJ05 PMV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,100 mi
Last recorded109,100 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 109,100 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 109,100 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 109,097 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 103,944 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 103,944 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 100,961 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 100,961 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 97,314 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Apr 2017 97,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Apr 2016 94,090 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2015 90,990 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Apr 2015 90,990 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 12 Apr 2014 87,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front flex section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2013 74,378 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,378 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 64,878 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 64,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 56,348 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,599 miles

condensation inside n/s/r light unit.

front brake pads o/s and n/s wearing low.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 43,111 miles

slight damage to n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to o/s rear outer sidewall

Fail 31 Jul 2009 43,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to n/s rear tyre outer sidewall

slight damage to o/s rear outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2008 28,159 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 PMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

AJ05 PMV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 July 2005.

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