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AJ05 VKO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,654 mi
Last recorded138,654 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 138,654 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 138,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 135,773 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 135,773 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 132,249 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 132,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 129,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 122,996 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 117,333 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 112,440 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 107,219 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 99,495 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 99,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,277 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 87,429 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 87,429 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML Light on

Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,237 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,023 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,073 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 45,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,722 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 24,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 VKO, 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 VKO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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