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AJ05 CVG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,023 mi
Last recorded108,023 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CVG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 108,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 108,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 104,077 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 104,077 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 92,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 92,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,718 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 79,718 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,817 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 71,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 65,109 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 65,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 59,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 50,348 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 43,557 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 43,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,381 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 43,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,497 miles

front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,410 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,322 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

nearside rear tyre becoming low edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 34,442 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 23 Jan 2013 34,442 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,236 miles

Front pads down to wear sensors

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

Both front outer tyre walls heavily perished

Pass 6 Jan 2011 24,736 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 17,493 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 12,767 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 CVG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AJ05 CVG, 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 CVG registered?

AJ05 CVG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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