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AX05 FEJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

104,501 mi
Last recorded104,501 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 104,501 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 104,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,155 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 94,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,925 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush to sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush to sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 81,549 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 81,549 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,019 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 76,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged not showing white light to the rear

Pass 4 Mar 2020 66,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,686 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,438 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 46,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread below 1.6mm 1956515 mich (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions asymetric tyre fitted back to front 1956515 mich (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in to close to edge to repair 1956515 goodyear

Pass 18 Apr 2016 43,076 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,806 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,792 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,834 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,932 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 33,988 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 30,879 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 23,274 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 23,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,051 miles

front bumper slightly damaged n/s

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts not tested due to child seats

Fail 25 Apr 2008 13,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front bumper slightly damaged n/s

o/s/r and n/s/r seat belts not tested due to child seats

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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AX05 FEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AX05 FEJ, 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 AX05 FEJ registered?

AX05 FEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is AX05 FEJ safe to buy?

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