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AJ05 XTX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,068 mi
Last recorded104,068 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 104,068 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 101,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 101,381 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,614 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,444 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,915 miles

Offside Front bottom arm, rear bush cracked

Offside Front cracked on tread

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 88,915 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bottom arm, rear bush cracked

Offside Front cracked on tread

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

coolant level low

Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,354 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewall and tread

Pass 5 Jul 2016 81,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flex (7.1.2)

Front brake back plates corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 76,171 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,093 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,275 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,069 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2009 37,927 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,927 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,905 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 30,905 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 XTX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

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

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