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AJ05 WJL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,513 mi
Last recorded120,513 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 120,513 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 117,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 111,701 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake slightly binding,under tray damaged.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 111,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake slightly binding,under tray damaged.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,817 miles

tested wet,ns rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 14 Feb 2018 106,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

tested wet,ns rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,862 miles

tested wet

Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,090 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,022 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 81,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml lamp on indicating a fault with the engine system

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,436 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,017 miles

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

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

front disc slightly lipped

rear disc slightly lipped

slight cut on n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 25 Sep 2012 52,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,753 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 47,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

plastic undertray insecure and hanging down at rear

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,077 miles

plastic undertray insecure and hanging down at rear

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,035 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,644 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2009 33,636 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 25,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

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

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