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AJ05 XYC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,982 mi
Last recorded147,982 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 147,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

cannot check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind.

slight body damage offside rear

Fail 23 Oct 2020 147,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

cannot check offside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind.

slight body damage offside rear

Pass 16 Dec 2019 135,831 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 135,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 135,537 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens foggy/possibly needs polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 124,339 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 124,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 105,890 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 89,274 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 89,269 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens clean?check bulbs (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,236 miles

Advise brake check

Advise off side rear brake binding

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,520 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 82,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,351 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 70,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2012 60,122 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,413 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,149 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 38,328 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 28,706 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,490 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 24,490 miles

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

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

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 XYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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