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AJ05 VHE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,179 mi
Last recorded151,179 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 151,179 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 151,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 135,498 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front headlights dull cloudy (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 118,366 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 105,154 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 87,595 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 75,639 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake back plates corroded

esp warning lamp on

Fail 27 Jun 2012 75,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

all brake back plates corroded

esp warning lamp on

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,884 miles

wind screen cracked below wipers

Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,408 miles

wear on inside edges of both front tyres.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 39,116 miles

sheilds fitted under vehicle.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,763 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 VHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

AJ05 VHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is AJ05 VHE safe to buy?

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