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AJ05 XTH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,824 mi
Last recorded86,824 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,824 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Aug 2016 80,035 miles

engine management light on

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,097 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,934 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 69,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,900 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,642 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 55,642 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,576 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,651 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,136 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,239 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 XTH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

AJ05 XTH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 2005.

Is AJ05 XTH safe to buy?

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