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AJ05 PNX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,606 mi
Last recorded106,606 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 106,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 104,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn completely smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking within tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn completely smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on side walls and within tread. Tread worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated, but unlikely to be misread

Fail 21 Mar 2019 104,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn completely smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror missing at time of test.

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking within tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread worn completely smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens opaque

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on side walls and within tread. Tread worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated, but unlikely to be misread

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,929 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 97,929 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,486 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 91,486 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,254 miles

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

Osf head light unit only just passed head light aim.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 82,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Osf head light unit only just passed head light aim.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 74,298 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,966 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 60,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,677 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,208 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,926 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,808 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 32,808 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PNX 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 72.2%.

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

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