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AJ05 VHM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,376 mi
Last recorded121,376 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 121,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 121,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (1.1.5 (d))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 104,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 104,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 97,697 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,924 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 92,918 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nearside and offside (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 73,915 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 69,571 miles

advise off side rear tyre badly perrished and also close to legal limit

Fail 30 May 2014 69,571 miles

Nearside 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)

advise bonnet release catch faulty but still able to open

advise off side rear tyre badly perrished and also close to legal limit

Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,964 miles

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

offside rear tyre in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 16 Aug 2013 64,964 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded and worn

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,664 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 53,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,313 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 46,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,413 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

passenger front tyre down to wear indicators but still legal

Fail 6 Aug 2009 35,413 miles

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

front brake pads slightly worn

passenger front tyre down to wear indicators but still legal

Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,383 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 VHM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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