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EF05 AXJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,936 mi
Last recorded146,936 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 AXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 146,936 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 133,141 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 115,104 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

eml light on

Pass 28 Nov 2015 105,911 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 97,234 miles

EML on

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front position bulbs slighlty dim

Fail 23 Nov 2013 87,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine mgmt light on

Pass 23 Nov 2013 87,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine mgmt light on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 77,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light on

front registration plate damaged

offside front sidewall cut /torn/ scuffed

Fail 1 Dec 2012 77,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light on

front registration plate damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2011 67,479 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 66,354 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside front outer driveshaft boot small clip area slight damage & leaking.

rear brake disc's lipped & worn .

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,593 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,765 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,448 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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EF05 AXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF05 AXJ, 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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EF05 AXJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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