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AJ05 VHN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,508 mi
Last recorded136,508 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 136,508 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 130,259 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 125,904 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 125,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure mounting brackets broken. (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 118,786 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 118,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake pads low

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 109,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 100,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,878 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,484 miles

Headlamp Patterns Poor

Fail 3 Jul 2017 93,484 miles

Headlamp Patterns Poor

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wall has small cut/tear

Fail 1 Jul 2016 88,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam fitted 1061 bulb H7 (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall has small cut/tear

Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,478 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre tread is low 2.00mm and is worn bald on inner tread

offside rear tyre is perishing on tread

Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,152 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,353 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,106 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,308 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,368 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,310 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 VHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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