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AJ05 VOF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,116 mi
Last recorded138,116 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 VOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 138,116 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Fail 20 May 2019 138,116 miles

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Pass 26 May 2018 128,833 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 125,324 miles

near side front tyre 2mm 195/65/15

near side outer sill corroded slightly

off side front tyre 1.6mm

Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,669 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 111,642 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,642 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 107,799 miles

advise both head lamp glass faded

advise o/s door mirror slighty damage

Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,214 miles

drivers door mirror indicator lens broken

Pass 30 Nov 2012 97,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,595 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn between 2.5-3mm

o/s/f headlamp lense slightly cloudy

Pass 27 Nov 2010 84,222 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 84,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,105 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,547 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,328 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 VOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

AJ05 VOF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is AJ05 VOF safe to buy?

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