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DS05 AJX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,933 mi
Last recorded149,933 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 AJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 149,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 145,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 138,052 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded

brake pedal slightly spongy

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Jun 2019 138,040 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose engine moves when cranking he vehicle (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 133,424 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 122,374 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 114,189 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 101,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet latch siezed slightly, advise further inspection

front offside and nearside headlamp lenses are deteriorated slightly

oil level low

rear offside and nearside tyres are split/cracked between treads

Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear 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 May 2013 76,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 76,495 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 65,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,245 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing irregular heel and toe

Fail 9 Jun 2011 56,245 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing irregular heel and toe

Fail 29 May 2010 38,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 38,689 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 26,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,348 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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DS05 AJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DS05 AJX, 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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DS05 AJX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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