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AJ05 FVT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,171 mi
Last recorded143,171 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 FVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 143,171 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 136,779 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 130,222 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 123,473 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 98,294 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,038 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,616 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 79,616 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 75,453 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 75,453 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 70,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Gearbox mounting has slight play (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,678 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jan 2016 64,678 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,891 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 53,891 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 47,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2013 47,992 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,092 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,347 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 23,691 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 21,408 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 FVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

AJ05 FVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is AJ05 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 FVT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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