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AJ05 XTT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,108 mi
Last recorded112,108 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 112,108 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 112,107 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 107,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 107,965 miles

Brake performance not tested both rear brakes binding severely (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre / cut not to cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 101,342 miles

Advise o/s/r brake binding.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 100,063 miles

Advise o/s/r brake binding.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 98,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 96,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,218 miles

Advise both front head light glass need polishing.

Advise n/s/f wiper blade split on the rubber.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 89,994 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,895 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 78,820 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,840 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,574 miles

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

front tyres/inside edge worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 52,001 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 43,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,569 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 XTT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XTT, 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 XTT registered?

AJ05 XTT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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