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AJ05 VHG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,797 mi
Last recorded117,797 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 117,797 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 104,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust rattle ( catalyst )

Pass 8 Nov 2014 89,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,288 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,907 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,191 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small cut to outer sidewall.

Nearside reqar tyre showing signs of abnormal wear outer edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,993 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight cut in outer side wall. And is wearing on outside edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,513 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 47,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,027 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 44,027 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,693 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 VHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

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

Is AJ05 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 VHG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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