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AJ05 VNZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,235 mi
Last recorded185,235 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 185,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres heavily perished close to cords

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

Nearside front tyre out of shape and balding on inner edge

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

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 173,393 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 163,180 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 163,180 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 150,548 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 137,873 miles

headlamps faded both

windscreen damage

Pass 29 Oct 2016 124,992 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 111,483 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 82,768 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 66,810 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,954 miles

console bushes perrished.

rear tyres badly perrished advise replacment.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 55,191 miles

Oil leak

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

rear tyre side walls scuffed/perished

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,959 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,108 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 39,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,079 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 VNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VNZ, 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 VNZ registered?

AJ05 VNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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