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AJ05 AVU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,784 mi
Last recorded127,784 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 AVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 127,784 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 121,607 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 114,887 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both, (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded, (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 114,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn, cuts, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both, (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both, corroded, (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 110,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts, worn on the edge, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 110,356 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both, deep cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts, worn on the edge, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 103,989 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 101,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 99,007 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 94,914 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 90,916 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 86,412 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,530 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 81,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,553 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,330 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,397 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 65,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,852 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,702 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,501 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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AJ05 AVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AJ05 AVU, 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 AJ05 AVU registered?

AJ05 AVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is AJ05 AVU safe to buy?

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