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AJ05 XXK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,695 mi
Last recorded74,695 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 74,695 miles

EML on

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 69,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 62,389 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,389 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 28 Nov 2013 52,684 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,794 miles

nearside rear tyre small cut to side wall

traction control light on

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,599 miles

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

slight cut to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2010 34,084 miles

Both front tyres nearing legal limit

Front brake pads slightly worn

N/s/r tyre outer side wall slightly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,956 miles

Unable to fully check n/s rear seat belt as child seat fitted.

Front pads approx 70 % worn and discs lipped.

N/S rear tyre outer wall slightly perished.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,988 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 XXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

AJ05 XXK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is AJ05 XXK safe to buy?

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