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AJ05 FBC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

165,664 mi
Last recorded165,664 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 FBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 165,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 156,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 151,126 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 140,834 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 140,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 129,425 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2020 112,074 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 102,541 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Milometer bulb inoperative

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2018 91,642 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,541 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 20 Jun 2017 80,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 24 Jun 2016
Pass 13 Jul 2015 67,313 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,821 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,930 miles

n/s/front tyre worn outer tread

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,492 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 50,492 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,053 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 42,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 37,742 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,526 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 FBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FBC, 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 FBC registered?

AJ05 FBC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AJ05 FBC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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