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AJ05 VMY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,532 mi
Last recorded177,532 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 177,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 176,370 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 176,358 miles

Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 169,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 169,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2020 162,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 155,793 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

both front brake disc back plates corroded

both front brake discs worn and corroded

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn substantially low on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2018 145,830 miles

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

both front brake disc back plates corroded

both front drop link dust boots splitting

minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

minor damage to steering wheel air bag

wear to front brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2017 136,179 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 117,602 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 117,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,241 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,889 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,136 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 71,136 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,393 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 59,382 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

SRS light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,422 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,473 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 38,473 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,205 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 VMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc 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 VMY, 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 VMY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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