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AX05 ONJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,037 mi
Last recorded132,037 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 ONJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 132,037 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 123,173 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 123,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 114,267 miles

Bonnet safety catch is stiff secure at time of test

Engine light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight roughness at offside rear wheel bearing

Unable to give full inspection of rear brake pads

Windscreen damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2015 114,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Slight roughness at offside rear wheel bearing

Unable to give full inspection of rear brake pads

Windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2014 103,593 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated

screen damaged. Not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 22 Jan 2014 103,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

headlight lenses deteriorated

screen damaged. Not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,918 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Damage to windscreen

Engine light is on

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

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

Slight deteroiration to nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,245 miles

Damage to windscreen but not in view of driver

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 82,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to windscreen but not in view of driver

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

Nearside front tyre is deteroirated on outer edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front tyre is deteroirated on outer edge

Slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 25 Nov 2010 71,357 miles

Crack in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 64,196 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,265 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)

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 ONJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ONJ, 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 ONJ registered?

AX05 ONJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is AX05 ONJ safe to buy?

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