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AO05 FWJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

215,571 mi
Last recorded215,571 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 215,571 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 208,811 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 208,811 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 194,896 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 194,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 180,849 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 165,520 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 150,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both off/s front tyre close tpcords none eposed (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly warped (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 150,891 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both off/s front tyre close tpcords none eposed (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly warped (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 136,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shocker dust cover deteriorated/insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2014 136,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear shocker dust cover deteriorated/insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2013 122,558 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 122,558 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 110,547 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 96,319 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil level just above minimum

Fail 13 Dec 2011 96,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil level on minimum+

Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,554 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 68,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 46,457 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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AO05 FWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO05 FWJ, 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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AO05 FWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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