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AF05PJX
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration AF05PJX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 13 May 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
9 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 157,357 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Underbody coat prevents checking under the vehicle
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
9 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 157,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Underbody coat prevents checking under the vehicle
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
7 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,121 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 145,121 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,927 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
5 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,517 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
7 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,717 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases felaxi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
14 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,014 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
14 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,033 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- front tyres wearing on edges still legal
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,426 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
8 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,491 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
24 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
24 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,135 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2018 14 Jun 202617 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
19 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,031 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2017 14 Jun 202611 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,466 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016 14 Jun 202620 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,565 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2015 14 Jun 202620 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
9 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,638 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2014 14 Jun 20269 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,638 MI
14 Jun 202625 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,314 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2013 14 Jun 202615 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,565 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013 14 Jun 20267 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,081 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2012 14 Jun 20267 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,615 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 14 Jun 20266 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 26,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,728 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF05PJX was registered on 2005-03-01
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