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AJ05 VMX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,982 mi
Last recorded145,982 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 145,982 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 138,344 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 138,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 130,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 125,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 116,442 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 116,442 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,300 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 108,908 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,852 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 97,360 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 97,360 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 90,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both rear tyres perrished.

advise front and rear brake discs corroded.

advise nearside front outer cv gaitor weeping grease.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 80,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2012 73,340 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,197 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,566 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,726 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 39,726 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 32,234 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 32,234 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 VMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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