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AJ05 XTW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,199 mi
Last recorded133,199 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 133,199 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 124,611 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 124,611 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 11,495 miles

front brake disc lipped

Fail 13 Jul 2016 114,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low on tread (4.1.D.1a)

front brake disc lipped

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,425 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 95,488 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 95,486 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 85,943 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 75,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,860 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 68,460 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 68,460 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,592 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 60,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,015 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 XTW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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