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AJ05 XUT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,452 mi
Last recorded75,452 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 75,452 miles

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 21 Apr 2018 68,407 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,646 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,093 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2016 58,092 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,615 miles

engine light on

traction control light on

Fail 3 Nov 2011 48,615 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine light on

traction control light on

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,232 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 39,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

emissons not tested

Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,983 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 32,982 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,149 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 XUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

AJ05 XUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is AJ05 XUT safe to buy?

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