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AJ05 MEV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,604 mi
Last recorded127,604 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 MEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 127,604 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 122,055 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 122,033 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 112,995 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 112,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 111,001 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 108,621 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake weak

Pass 16 Jun 2020 105,588 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 104,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 103,250 miles

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

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

Vehicle has knocking noise possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Fail 7 Jul 2018 103,250 miles

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

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

Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle has knocking noise possibly engine mount or wishbone bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,863 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 94,863 miles

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 117,697 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 108,857 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 95,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,279 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,318 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 66,979 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,577 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,115 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,479 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 MEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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