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AJ05 XVR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,243 mi
Last recorded111,243 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 111,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 111,243 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 108,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 104,839 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 101,307 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 97,109 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 97,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 93,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test o.o.d tax disc holder. ()

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

headlamp dip image(s) slightly degraded.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 93,482 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test o.o.d tax disc holder. ()

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

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

headlamp dip image(s) slightly degraded.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,907 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,308 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,724 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,822 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 56,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant level low.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 45,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,569 miles

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

Rear wheels slightly binding

Fail 8 Jun 2010 39,255 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,255 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,011 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,498 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 XVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XVR, 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 XVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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