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AX05 NXJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,425 mi
Last recorded98,425 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,425 miles

All four brake backing plate corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 98,425 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All four brake backing plate corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs back plates corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 93,014 miles

All four brake backing plate corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,139 miles

All four brake backings plate corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 90,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel system component slightly loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front headlamps in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 76,551 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet closure stiff [catch]

front tyres worn on inner edges [perished]

Pass 9 Feb 2012 67,141 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 67,141 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,136 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,913 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 30,913 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,799 miles

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

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 NXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX05 NXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX05 NXJ registered?

AX05 NXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is AX05 NXJ safe to buy?

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