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AJ05 EPP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,290 mi
Last recorded135,290 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 EPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 135,290 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 135,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 125,536 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 125,526 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,797 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 106,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY LOOSE

Pass 5 Nov 2021 98,030 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 98,028 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 98,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,141 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,517 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 79,243 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,082 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,981 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,472 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,324 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,585 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,473 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,779 miles

n/s front repeater cracked wing mirror

Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,980 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 EPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EPP, 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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AJ05 EPP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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