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AJ05 VHK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,703 mi
Last recorded63,703 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,703 miles

Engine light on

Fail 7 Sep 2015 63,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Engine light on

Pass 4 Nov 2014 61,338 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

no dash lights

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,904 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 57,904 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,719 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 54,719 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,076 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 41,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,417 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,798 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 27,815 miles

nearside door mirror cover missing

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 VHK 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 61.5%.

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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

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

Is AJ05 VHK safe to buy?

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