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AJ05 VKF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,613 mi
Last recorded115,613 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 115,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 115,613 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 104,162 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 104,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 91,725 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 90,851 miles

Nearside head light lens deteriorated

Offside head light lens deteriorated

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2020 87,399 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 80,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,669 miles

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit, wearing on outer edge - recommend wheel alignment. also heavily cracked and has run flat/burn ring on outer sidewall wall - recommend replace

offside rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

Fail 16 Apr 2018 73,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit, wearing on outer edge - recommend wheel alignment. also heavily cracked and has run flat/burn ring on outer sidewall wall - recommend replace

offside rear tyre heavily cracked/perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,719 miles

under trays ////// four hub caps

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,833 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

both rear tyres cracked

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s).

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Fail 12 Apr 2016 53,833 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

both rear tyres cracked

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s).

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims

Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,812 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,315 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 19,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,279 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,770 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,075 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,505 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 VKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

AJ05 VKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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