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AJ05 XUC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,347 mi
Last recorded107,347 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 107,347 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 106,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users hood lid will not fasten securely (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front hood/bonnet lid will not fasten securely

Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,285 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 86,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,180 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,612 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,237 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,191 miles

Brake wear indicator lamp illuminated on instrument panel

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2010 43,191 miles

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

Brake wear indicator lamp illuminated on instrument panel

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres different speed symbols

n/s/f tyre has a cut

Fail 9 Apr 2009 31,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres different speed symbols

n/s/f tyre has a cut

Pass 10 Apr 2008 23,173 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 23,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XUC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

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

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