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AJ05 WJY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,069 mi
Last recorded162,069 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 162,069 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres warn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 153,537 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 142,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 132,185 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 123,257 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 116,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 116,377 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 110,607 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges

Fail 17 Oct 2013 110,607 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 18 Oct 2012 104,089 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,978 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 88,959 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 82,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 75,519 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2008 73,238 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 WJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WJY, 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 WJY registered?

AJ05 WJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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