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AJ05 VKV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,458 mi
Last recorded128,458 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 128,458 miles

eml on

Fail 25 Apr 2018 128,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

eml on

slight exhaust leak from front flexi

Pass 20 Apr 2017 119,057 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 109,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 109,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management fault light on

Pass 11 May 2015 101,757 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2015 101,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,622 miles

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

both offside tyres wearing low

damage to offside door sill

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,324 miles

o/s/r pads seizing slightly in carrier

Pass 22 Jun 2011 56,235 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2010 45,701 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,778 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,319 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 VKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VKV, 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 VKV registered?

AJ05 VKV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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