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AJ05 WKE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

235,845 mi
Last recorded235,845 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 WKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 235,845 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 215,238 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 215,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 203,581 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 203,581 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated cannot be opened (3.1 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 188,614 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges.

Warning light on dash.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 188,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Warning light on dash.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 171,583 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2016 171,574 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2015 153,139 miles

Both front tyre heavily worn on inner edges.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 153,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both front tyre heavily worn on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2014 131,463 miles

brake backing plates corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 120,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both sides front brake backing plates corroded.

both sides rear brake backing plates corroded.

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm & perished.

rear centre steel brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 88,255 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,950 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,001 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,607 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 WKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WKE, 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 WKE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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